Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Canis

Canis is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage and 1 caves. The must-see places are Yuraq Punta (19 km), Cerro Minapata (35 km) and Sarapococha (35 km).

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Canis at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
10.3390° S, 77.1694° W
Places within 50 km
91 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Canis

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canis: 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 Canis

180 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Canis. The closest is Shinuacocha (11 km); the best-known is Yuraq Punta (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Canis

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Canis. The closest is Laguna Auxilio (28 km); the best-known is Sarapococha (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Canis

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canis. The closest is Intipanawin (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Canis

5 caves within 100 km of Canis. The closest is Cave Entrance (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Canis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canis
  2. 11 km Shinuacocha · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 9 km Yuraq Punta · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 2 km Kushuru Punta · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 45 km Cerro Minapata · viewpoint, Ancash
  6. 14 km Sarapococha · lake, Lima
  7. 35 km Back to Canis

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How to reach Canis

    All places near Canis by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints70180Shinuacocha (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1636Laguna Auxilio (28 km)
    Forts & heritage317Intipanawin (19 km)
    Caves15Cave Entrance (43 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (39 km)
    Beaches & coast01Caral (91 km)

    Canis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canis?

    Yuraq Punta (viewpoint, about 19 km), Shinuacocha (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cerro Minapata (viewpoint, about 35 km), Sarapococha (lake, about 35 km), Kushuru Punta (viewpoint, about 18 km), Wanaku (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 cave, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Canis?

    Shinuacocha, about 11 km by road; Kushuru Punta (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Canis?

    Laguna Auxilio, about 28 km by road; Laguna Jahuacocha (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Canis?

    Intipanawin, about 19 km by road; Yanaqi - Qillqamarka (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canis?

    Start in Canis, visit Shinuacocha, then Yuraq Punta, then Kushuru Punta, then Cerro Minapata, then Sarapococha, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canis?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Canis

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