Amazonas district, Peru

Places to visit near Cheto

Cheto is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 33 caves, 14 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 churches. The must-see places are Purum Llaqta de Cheto (4 km), Purunllacta, Soloco (4 km) and Chachapoyas Museum (24 km).

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Cheto at a glance

Location
Amazonas district, Peru
Coordinates
6.2564° S, 77.7003° W
Places within 50 km
133 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Cheto

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

85 caves within 100 km of Cheto. The closest is Tragadero de la Vaca Negra (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cheto

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cheto. The closest is Purum Llaqta de Cheto (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cheto

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cheto. The closest is Tilacancha Private Conservation Area (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Cheto

15 churches within 100 km of Cheto. The closest is Parroquia El Sagrario (21 km); the best-known is Chachapoyas Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cheto

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cheto. The closest is Cañon del Sonche (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cheto

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cheto. The closest is Lagunas Malcamal (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Cheto

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cheto
  2. 4 km Purum Llaqta de Cheto · heritage site, Amazonas
  3. 1 km Purunllacta, Soloco · heritage site, Amazonas
  4. 23 km Catedral · church, Amazonas
  5. 1 km Chachapoyas Museum · church, Amazonas
  6. 1 km Iglesia Santa Ana · church, Amazonas
  7. 24 km Back to Cheto

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How to reach Cheto

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    Within 15 km of Cheto

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cheto by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves3385Tragadero de la Vaca Negra (7 km)
    Other attractions3536Fortaleza (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1418Purum Llaqta de Cheto (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens917Tilacancha Private Conservation Area (18 km)
    Churches1515Parroquia El Sagrario (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints912Cañon del Sonche (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs612Lagunas Malcamal (6 km)
    Waterfalls38Catarata Cajuache (36 km)
    Parks66Pampas de Higos Urco (22 km)
    Museums34Museo El Reino De Las Nubes (24 km)

    Cheto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cheto?

    Purum Llaqta de Cheto (heritage site, about 4 km), Purunllacta, Soloco (heritage site, about 4 km), Chachapoyas Museum (church, about 24 km), Catedral (church, about 24 km), Iglesia Santa Ana (church, about 24 km), Tragadero de la Vaca Negra (cave, about 7 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 33 caves, 35 other attractions, 14 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Cheto?

    Tragadero de la Vaca Negra, about 7 km by road; Pozo del Torreon (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cheto?

    Purum Llaqta de Cheto, about 4 km by road; Purunllacta, Soloco (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cheto?

    Tilacancha Private Conservation Area, about 18 km by road; Private Conservation Area Palm Forest of the Peasant Community Taulia Molinopampa (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cheto?

    Start in Cheto, visit Purum Llaqta de Cheto, then Purunllacta, Soloco, then Catedral, then Chachapoyas Museum, then Iglesia Santa Ana, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cheto?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Cheto

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