Places to visit near

Cascapara

Cascapara is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cueva del Guitarrero, Puka Ranra and Laguna Auquishcocha.

9.2258° S, 77.7164° W

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km114
Must-see40
Notable211
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cascapara

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

136 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 Cascapara
  2. Puka Ranraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukaykoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Llanganuco Lakeslake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Auquishcochalake · 45 min
  6. Laguna Lejiacochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Cascapara
Today’s loopCascaparaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cascapara?

Cueva del Guitarrero (cave, about 3 km), Puka Ranra (viewpoint, about 15 km), Laguna Auquishcocha (lake, about 22 km), Llanganuco Lakes (lake, about 22 km), Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (heritage site, about 29 km), Laguna Lejiacocha (lake, about 30 km).

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

114 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cascapara?

Puka Ranra, about 15 km by road; Wallpaq Sillu Punta (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cascapara?

Laguna Auquishcocha, about 22 km by road; Llanganuco Lakes (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cascapara?

Start in Cascapara, visit Puka Ranra, then Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, then Llanganuco Lakes, then Laguna Auquishcocha, then Laguna Lejiacocha, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.