Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Catac

Catac is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Laguna Querococha (19 km), Tuctopunta (31 km) and Tuctu (32 km).

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Catac at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
9.8000° S, 77.4333° W
Places within 50 km
101 (12 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 Catac

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

184 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Catac. The closest is Sach'a Hirka (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Catac

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Catac. The closest is Qishqiqucha (17 km); the best-known is Laguna Querococha (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Catac

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Catac. The closest is Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (40 km); the best-known is Chavin Archaeological Site (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Catac

5 caves within 100 km of Catac. The closest is Cueva de San Patricio (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Catac

4 museums within 100 km of Catac. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (40 km); the best-known is Museo Nacional de Chavín (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Catac

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Catac. The closest is Maria Jiray Falls (71 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Catac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Catac
  2. 10 km Yana Kunkush · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 2 km Sach'a Hirka · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 17 km Cueva de San Patricio · cave, Ancash
  5. 25 km Tuctopunta · viewpoint, Ancash
  6. 15 km Laguna Querococha · lake, Ancash
  7. 19 km Back to Catac

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How to reach Catac

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Catac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints73184Sach'a Hirka (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1148Qishqiqucha (17 km)
    Forts & heritage719Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (40 km)
    Caves25Cueva de San Patricio (11 km)
    Museums44Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (40 km)
    Other attractions33Baños Termales Medicinal Chavin (44 km)
    Waterfalls03Maria Jiray Falls (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (45 km)
    Churches01Santuario de Mama Ashu (89 km)

    Catac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Catac?

    Laguna Querococha (lake, about 19 km), Sach'a Hirka (viewpoint, about 10 km), Yana Kunkush (viewpoint, about 10 km), Tuctopunta (viewpoint, about 31 km), Cueva de San Patricio (cave, about 11 km), Tuctu (viewpoint, about 32 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Catac?

    Sach'a Hirka, about 10 km by road; Yana Kunkush (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Catac?

    Qishqiqucha, about 17 km by road; Laguna Querococha (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Catac?

    Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico, about 40 km by road; Waullac (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Catac?

    Start in Catac, visit Yana Kunkush, then Sach'a Hirka, then Cueva de San Patricio, then Tuctopunta, then Laguna Querococha, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Catac?

    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 Catac

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