Cajamarca district, Peru

Places to visit near Choros

Choros is a town in Cajamarca district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 21 caves, 11 churches, 7 parks and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Petroglifos de Carachupa (47 km), Pagaibamba Protection Forest (87 km) and Chancaybaños Reserved Zone (97 km).

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Choros at a glance

Location
Cajamarca district, Peru
Coordinates
5.9014° S, 78.6942° W
Places within 50 km
75 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Choros

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

37 caves within 100 km of Choros. The closest is Cueva del Señor Martin (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Choros

29 churches within 100 km of Choros. The closest is Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia Tambillo (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Choros

25 parks within 100 km of Choros. The closest is Losa Deportiva San Camilo (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Choros

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Choros. The closest is Cutervo Inter-Andean Dry Forests Regional Conservation Area (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Choros

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Choros. The closest is Hanan Wak'a (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Choros

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Choros. The closest is Lirio de Los Valles (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Choros

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Choros
  2. 13 km Hanan Wak'a · viewpoint, Cajamarca
  3. 16 km Tragadero de Nuevo Oriente · cave, Amazonas
  4. 20 km Petroglifos de Carachupa · heritage site, Amazonas
  5. 34 km Tragadero R2D2 · cave, Amazonas
  6. 2 km Cueva del Señor Martin · cave, Amazonas
  7. 24 km Back to Choros

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Choros by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves2137Cueva del Señor Martin (24 km)
    Churches1129Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia Tambillo (30 km)
    Parks725Losa Deportiva San Camilo (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens924Cutervo Inter-Andean Dry Forests Regional Conservation Area (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints820Hanan Wak'a (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs219Lirio de Los Valles (22 km)
    Other attractions517Baños Termales El Almendral (16 km)
    Forts & heritage512Huaca Montegrande (29 km)
    Museums48Museo Hermogenes Mejía Solf (29 km)
    Waterfalls25San Andrés Waterfall 2 (31 km)
    Beaches & coast11Playa Azul (31 km)

    Choros: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Choros?

    Hanan Wak'a (viewpoint, about 13 km), Cueva del Señor Martin (cave, about 24 km), Tragadero R2D2 (cave, about 24 km), Petroglifos de Carachupa (heritage site, about 47 km), Tragadero de Nuevo Oriente (cave, about 28 km), Gruta de Nuevo Oriente (cave, about 28 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 21 caves, 11 churches, 7 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Choros?

    Cueva del Señor Martin, about 24 km by road; Tragadero R2D2 (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Choros?

    Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia Tambillo, about 30 km by road; Catedral de Jaen (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Choros?

    Losa Deportiva San Camilo, about 31 km by road; Plaza de Armas (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Choros?

    Start in Choros, visit Hanan Wak'a, then Tragadero de Nuevo Oriente, then Petroglifos de Carachupa, then Tragadero R2D2, then Cueva del Señor Martin, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Choros?

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

    Towns near Choros

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