Cajamarca district, Peru

Places to visit near Chalamarca

Chalamarca is a town in Cajamarca district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 8 caves, 10 parks, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Petroglifos de Carachupa (52 km), La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex (59 km) and Chancaybaños Reserved Zone (63 km).

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Chalamarca at a glance

Location
Cajamarca district, Peru
Coordinates
6.4914° S, 78.4686° W
Places within 50 km
54
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and parks

Top places to visit near Chalamarca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chalamarca: 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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Caves near Chalamarca

57 caves within 100 km of Chalamarca. The closest is Cueva de Negro Pampa (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chalamarca

22 parks within 100 km of Chalamarca. The closest is Parque El Maestro (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chalamarca

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chalamarca. The closest is Bosque de Piedras Auque el Mirador (28 km); the best-known is Cerro Shater (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Chalamarca

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chalamarca. The closest is Kunturqaqa (35 km); the best-known is Petroglifos de Carachupa (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chalamarca

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chalamarca. The closest is Laguna Salahuindo (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chalamarca

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chalamarca. The closest is Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañón (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chalamarca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 201 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chalamarca
  2. 31 km Cueva de Atuchaico · cave, Cajamarca
  3. 5 km Cerro Shater · viewpoint, Cajamarca
  4. 23 km Cueva de Negro Pampa · cave, Cajamarca
  5. 23 km Kunturqaqa · heritage site, Cajamarca
  6. 67 km Petroglifos de Carachupa · heritage site, Amazonas
  7. 52 km Back to Chalamarca

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    All places near Chalamarca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chalamarca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves857Cueva de Negro Pampa (27 km)
    Other attractions1330Conga el Verde (10 km)
    Parks1022Parque El Maestro (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints420Bosque de Piedras Auque el Mirador (28 km)
    Forts & heritage115Kunturqaqa (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Laguna Salahuindo (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañón (42 km)
    Churches613IDN-Tacabamba (24 km)
    Museums24Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de Bambamarca (27 km)
    Waterfalls03Piqueos (90 km)

    Chalamarca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chalamarca?

    Cueva de Negro Pampa (cave, about 27 km), Cueva de Atuchaico (cave, about 31 km), Petroglifos de Carachupa (heritage site, about 52 km), Cerro Shater (viewpoint, about 32 km), Kunturqaqa (heritage site, about 35 km), Conga el Verde (attraction, about 10 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 8 caves, 13 other attractions, 10 parks, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest cave to Chalamarca?

    Cueva de Negro Pampa, about 27 km by road; Cueva de Atuchaico (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chalamarca?

    Parque El Maestro, about 27 km by road; Plaza de Armas (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chalamarca?

    Bosque de Piedras Auque el Mirador, about 28 km by road; Cerro Shater (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chalamarca?

    Start in Chalamarca, visit Cueva de Atuchaico, then Cerro Shater, then Cueva de Negro Pampa, then Kunturqaqa, then Petroglifos de Carachupa, and drive back — about 201 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chalamarca?

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

    Towns near Chalamarca

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