La Libertad district, Peru

Places to visit near Ascope

Ascope is a town in La Libertad district, Peru, home to about 14,015 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 56 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 32 parks and 23 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo (39 km), Huaca Prieta (40 km) and Huanchaco Wetlands (48 km).

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Ascope at a glance

Location
La Libertad district, Peru
Population
about 14,015
Coordinates
7.7144° S, 79.1078° W
Places within 50 km
179 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ascope

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ascope: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Ascope

69 churches within 100 km of Ascope. The closest is Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ascope

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ascope. The closest is Pacalá (7 km); the best-known is Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Ascope

37 parks within 100 km of Ascope. The closest is Plaza de Armas Ascope (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Ascope

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ascope. The closest is Mar y Sol (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ascope

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ascope. The closest is Cumbre Cuculicote (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ascope

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ascope. The closest is Reserva Forestal (35 km); the best-known is Huanchaco Wetlands (48 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ascope

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 137 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ascope
  2. 51 km Huaca del Dragón · heritage site, La Libertad
  3. 4 km Templo de Trujillo · church, La Libertad
  4. 11 km Huanchaco Wetlands · nature spot, La Libertad
  5. 31 km Huaca Prieta · heritage site, La Libertad
  6. 1 km Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo · heritage site, La Libertad
  7. 39 km Back to Ascope

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How to reach Ascope

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    Within 15 km of Ascope

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ascope by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5669Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2638Pacalá (7 km)
    Parks3237Plaza de Armas Ascope (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2327Mar y Sol (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1515Cumbre Cuculicote (10 km)
    Other attractions1114Ascope, Tierra de Cortesia y de Leyendas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Reserva Forestal (35 km)
    Museums59Ex Museo de Chiclín (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Toma Cartavio (10 km)
    Waterfalls04Cataratas de Marto (52 km)
    Caves23Cueva (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla (50 km)

    Ascope: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ascope?

    Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo (heritage site, about 39 km), Huaca Prieta (heritage site, about 40 km), Plaza de Armas Ascope (park, about 1 km), Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (church, about 1 km), La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (church, about 1 km), Ascope Central Iglesia Adventista del 7mo Dia (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ascope?

    179 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 32 parks, 23 beaches & coast, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Ascope?

    Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, about 1 km by road; La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ascope?

    Pacalá, about 7 km by road; Huaquería (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ascope?

    Plaza de Armas Ascope, about 1 km by road; Plaza de Armas - Casa Grande (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ascope?

    Start in Ascope, visit Huaca del Dragón, then Templo de Trujillo, then Huanchaco Wetlands, then Huaca Prieta, then Complejo Arqueológico El Brujo, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ascope?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ascope

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ascope’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ascope on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.