Places to visit near

Carás

Carás is a town in Ancash district, Peru of about 10,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, Laguna Parón and Llanganuco Lakes.

9.0469° S, 77.8090° WPop. 10,926

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km110
Must-see41
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Carás

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

101 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Carás
  2. Laguna Yuraccochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Ichiccochalake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Parónlake · 45 min
  5. Llanganuco Lakeslake · 45 min
  6. Cueva del Guitarrerocave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Carás
Today’s loopCarásStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carás?

Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (heritage site, about 2 km), Laguna Parón (lake, about 21 km), Carbonera Caraz (museum, about 1 km), Llanganuco Lakes (lake, about 22 km), Cascada of Pavas (waterfall, about 2 km), Laguna Ichiccocha (lake, about 24 km).

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

110 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Carás?

Santa Cruz: Ayer, Hoy y Siempre, about 1 km by road; Wamanpinta (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Carás?

Laguna Parón, about 1 km by road; Miramar Caraz (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carás?

Start in Carás, visit Laguna Yuraccocha, then Laguna Ichiccocha, then Laguna Parón, then Llanganuco Lakes, then Cueva del Guitarrero, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.