Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Chilca

Chilca is a town in Lima district, Peru, home to about 12,884 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit — 3 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 1 churches and 0 parks. The must-see places are Playa Punta Rocas (25 km), Asia Island (41 km) and Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (44 km).

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Chilca, Peru
Chilca, Lima district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chilca at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Population
about 12,884
Coordinates
12.5211° S, 76.7372° W
Places within 50 km
19 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Chilca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chilca: 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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Forts & heritage near Chilca

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chilca. The closest is Virgen de Fátima (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Chilca

44 museums within 100 km of Chilca. The closest is Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Chilca

31 churches within 100 km of Chilca. The closest is Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chilca

30 parks within 100 km of Chilca. The closest is Park of Friendship (63 km); the best-known is Barranco Municipal Park (64 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chilca

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chilca. The closest is Pachacámac Islands (37 km); the best-known is Los Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Chilca

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chilca. The closest is Playa de Puerto Bonito (12 km); the best-known is Playa Punta Rocas (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Chilca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 170 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chilca
  2. 12 km Playa de Puerto Bonito · beach, Lima
  3. 29 km Asia Island · island
  4. 37 km Cuevas del Pirata · cave, Lima
  5. 48 km Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone · church, Lima
  6. 19 km Playa Punta Rocas · beach, Lima
  7. 25 km Back to Chilca

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How to reach Chilca

    All places near Chilca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chilca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage391Virgen de Fátima (35 km)
    Museums244Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac (43 km)
    Churches131Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (44 km)
    Parks030Park of Friendship (63 km)
    Other attractions428Dios Pachacámac (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Pachacámac Islands (37 km)
    Beaches & coast36Playa de Puerto Bonito (12 km)
    Caves25Cuevas del Pirata (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Widow Islet (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints05Marcavilca Hill (61 km)
    Waterfalls04Playa Las Cascadas (66 km)

    Chilca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chilca?

    Cuevas del Pirata (cave, about 4 km), Playa Punta Rocas (beach, about 25 km), Playa de Puerto Bonito (beach, about 12 km), Asia Island (island, about 41 km), Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (church, about 44 km), Los Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 55 km).

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

    19 places on Spotwander: 3 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 1 church, 4 other attractions, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chilca?

    Virgen de Fátima, about 35 km by road; Santa Rosa de Lima (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Chilca?

    Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac, about 43 km by road; National Museum of Peru (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chilca?

    Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone, about 44 km by road; Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chilca?

    Start in Chilca, visit Playa de Puerto Bonito, then Asia Island, then Cuevas del Pirata, then Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone, then Playa Punta Rocas, and drive back — about 170 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chilca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Chilca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chilca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chilca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.