Cañar district, Ecuador

Places to visit near Cañar

Cañar is a town in Cañar district, Ecuador, home to about 9,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls and 14 museums. The must-see places are Ingapirca (9 km), Abuga (27 km) and Basílica y Santuario Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro (48 km).

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Cañar at a glance

Location
Cañar district, Ecuador
Population
about 9,900
Coordinates
2.5606° S, 78.9394° W
Places within 50 km
103 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Cañar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cañar: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cañar

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cañar. The closest is Cañar Point of View (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Cañar

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cañar. The closest is Complejo Arqueológico de Coyoctor Baños del Inca (6 km); the best-known is Ingapirca (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Cañar

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Cañar. The closest is Entrada Cascada Ag (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Cañar

17 museums within 100 km of Cañar. The closest is Centro de Cultura Municipal (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cañar

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cañar. The closest is Presa Mazar (44 km); the best-known is Represa Daniel Palacios (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cañar

6 churches within 100 km of Cañar. The closest is Iglesia Católica Matriz San Juan Bautista (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cañar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cañar
  2. 6 km Complejo Arqueológico de Coyoctor Baños del Inca · heritage site, Cañar
  3. 6 km Ingapirca · heritage site, Cañar
  4. 26 km Abuga · viewpoint, Cañar
  5. 22 km Buerán · viewpoint, Cañar
  6. 5 km Cañar Point of View · viewpoint, Cañar
  7. 1 km Back to Cañar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cañar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints38123Cañar Point of View (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3554Complejo Arqueológico de Coyoctor Baños del Inca (6 km)
    Waterfalls733Entrada Cascada Ag (22 km)
    Museums1417Centro de Cultura Municipal (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Presa Mazar (44 km)
    Churches56Iglesia Católica Matriz San Juan Bautista (7 km)
    Caves14Judas Machay (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Parque Nacional Cajas (60 km)
    Parks12Parque Abdón Calderón (48 km)
    Other attractions11Devil's Nose (45 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playas de Zhingate (71 km)

    Cañar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cañar?

    Ingapirca (heritage site, about 9 km), Cañar Point of View (viewpoint, about 1 km), Buerán (viewpoint, about 6 km), Complejo Arqueológico de Coyoctor Baños del Inca (heritage site, about 6 km), Abuga (viewpoint, about 27 km), Iglesia Católica Matriz San Juan Bautista (church, about 7 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 14 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cañar?

    Cañar Point of View, about 1 km by road; Buerán (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cañar?

    Complejo Arqueológico de Coyoctor Baños del Inca, about 6 km by road; Castillo del Sol (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Cañar?

    Entrada Cascada Ag, about 22 km by road; Cascada de Angas (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cañar?

    Start in Cañar, visit Complejo Arqueológico de Coyoctor Baños del Inca, then Ingapirca, then Abuga, then Buerán, then Cañar Point of View, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cañar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Cañar

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