Yanachaga–Chemillén National ParkYanesha Communal ReserveCatarata Velo de NoviaTunqui CuevaIglesia Santa RosaCueva Sia Sia
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Chontabamba

Chontabamba is a town in Pasco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 churches. The must-see places are Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park, Yanesha Communal Reserve and Catarata Velo de Novia.

10.5833° S, 75.4833° W

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see13
Notable61
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park, national park near Chontabamba
Must-see

Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park

National park · 29 km

Yanesha Communal Reserve, nature spot near Chontabamba
Must-see

Yanesha Communal Reserve

Nature spot · 46 km

Catarata Velo de Novia, waterfall near Chontabamba
Must-see

Catarata Velo de Novia

Waterfall · 63 km · Junín

Places near Chontabamba by type

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One day from Chontabamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

108 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 Chontabamba
  2. Cueva Sia Siacave · 1 hrs
  3. Tunqui Cuevacave · 1 hrs
  4. Iglesia Santa Rosachurch · 30 min
  5. Yanachaga–Chemillén National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Catarata Ananawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chontabamba
Today’s loopChontabambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chontabamba?

Tunqui Cueva (cave, about 8 km), Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (national park, about 29 km), Iglesia Santa Rosa (church, about 11 km), Cueva Sia Sia (cave, about 11 km), Catarata Anana (waterfall, about 24 km), The Enchanted Forest of Sho'llet Private Conservation Area (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Chontabamba?

Pisci Granja, about 8 km by road; Desarenador de Yaupí (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chontabamba?

Mirador La Florida, about 9 km by road; Abra la Esperanza (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chontabamba?

Start in Chontabamba, visit Cueva Sia Sia, then Tunqui Cueva, then Iglesia Santa Rosa, then Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park, then Catarata Anana, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.