Peru

Places to visit near Calango

Calango is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 6 places to visit — 1 forts & heritage, 0 museums, 0 churches and 0 parks. The must-see places are Asia Island (39 km), Playa Punta Rocas (44 km) and Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (62 km).

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Calango at a glance

Location
Peru
Coordinates
12.5261° S, 76.5428° W
Places within 50 km
6 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Calango

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Calango: 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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Forts & heritage near Calango

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calango. The closest is Huaca Malena (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Calango

36 museums within 100 km of Calango. The closest is Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac (62 km); the best-known is Gold Museum of Peru (82 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Calango

27 churches within 100 km of Calango. The closest is Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Calango

27 parks within 100 km of Calango. The closest is Park of Friendship (81 km); the best-known is Miró Quesada (83 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calango

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calango. The closest is Runchu (80 km); the best-known is Hatun Ukru (87 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Calango

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Calango. The closest is Edificio La Cascada (83 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Calango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 153 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calango
  2. 35 km Huaca Malena · heritage site, Lima
  3. 8 km Asia Island · island
  4. 29 km Playa de Puerto Bonito · beach, Lima
  5. 8 km Cuevas del Pirata · cave, Lima
  6. 29 km Playa Punta Rocas · beach, Lima
  7. 44 km Back to Calango

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How to reach Calango

    All places near Calango by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage175Huaca Malena (35 km)
    Museums036Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac (62 km)
    Churches027Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (62 km)
    Parks027Park of Friendship (81 km)
    Other attractions026The Hermetic Shrine (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints021Runchu (80 km)
    Waterfalls011Edificio La Cascada (83 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Pachacámac Islands (57 km)
    Beaches & coast36Playa de Puerto Bonito (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Huascacocha (83 km)
    Caves14Cuevas del Pirata (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Checos Island (36 km)

    Calango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calango?

    Asia Island (island, about 39 km), Playa de Puerto Bonito (beach, about 23 km), Playa Punta Rocas (beach, about 44 km), Cuevas del Pirata (cave, about 26 km), Huaca Malena (heritage site, about 35 km), Checos Island (island, about 36 km).

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

    6 places on Spotwander: 1 fort, 3 beaches & coast, 1 cave, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calango?

    Huaca Malena, about 35 km by road; Virgen de Fátima (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Calango?

    Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac, about 62 km by road; National Museum of Peru (63 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Calango?

    Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone, about 62 km by road; Iglesia Matriz AEMINPU (70 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calango?

    Start in Calango, visit Huaca Malena, then Asia Island, then Playa de Puerto Bonito, then Cuevas del Pirata, then Playa Punta Rocas, and drive back — about 153 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calango?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Calango

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Calango’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.