Cajamarca district, Peru

Places to visit near Chota

Chota is a town in Cajamarca district, Peru, home to about 14,240 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 16 caves, 20 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Chancaybaños Reserved Zone (37 km), Pagaibamba Protection Forest (60 km) and Petroglifos de Carachupa (66 km).

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Chota, Peru
Chota, Cajamarca district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chota at a glance

Location
Cajamarca district, Peru
Population
about 14,240
Coordinates
6.5500° S, 78.6500° W
Places within 50 km
78 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and parks

Top places to visit near Chota

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

39 caves within 100 km of Chota. The closest is Cueva de Negro Pampa (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chota

31 parks within 100 km of Chota. The closest is Parque El Rondero (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chota

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chota. The closest is Las Lagunas, Chota (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chota

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chota. The closest is Bosque de Piedras Auque el Mirador (14 km); the best-known is Cerro Shater (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Chota

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chota. The closest is Kunturqaqa (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chota

18 churches within 100 km of Chota. The closest is Todos Los Santos (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chota

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chota
  2. 13 km Cueva de Negro Pampa · cave, Cajamarca
  3. 27 km Sima de Iraca P4 · cave, Cajamarca
  4. 1 km Cuevas de Uchkupisjo · cave, Cajamarca
  5. 21 km Chancaybaños Reserved Zone · nature spot, Cajamarca
  6. 29 km Kunturqaqa · heritage site, Cajamarca
  7. 11 km Back to Chota

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How to reach Chota

    All places near Chota by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chota by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves1639Cueva de Negro Pampa (13 km)
    Parks2031Parque El Rondero (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs723Las Lagunas, Chota (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints722Bosque de Piedras Auque el Mirador (14 km)
    Other attractions1120Bosque de Piedras de Chucumaca (13 km)
    Forts & heritage218Kunturqaqa (11 km)
    Churches918Todos Los Santos (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411AtlasPack Compostable (35 km)
    Waterfalls06El Espinal Waterfall (81 km)
    Museums23Archivo Histórico de Chota (1 km)

    Chota: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chota?

    Kunturqaqa (heritage site, about 11 km), Cueva de Negro Pampa (cave, about 13 km), Chancaybaños Reserved Zone (nature spot, about 37 km), Cuevas de Uchkupisjo (cave, about 25 km), Sima de Iraca P4 (cave, about 25 km), Archivo Histórico de Chota (museum, about 1 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 16 caves, 20 parks, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest cave to Chota?

    Cueva de Negro Pampa, about 13 km by road; Cuevas de Uchkupisjo (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chota?

    Parque El Rondero, about 2 km by road; Plaza de la Comunidad la Torre (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chota?

    Las Lagunas, Chota, about 2 km by road; Bocatoma Túnel Chotano (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chota?

    Start in Chota, visit Cueva de Negro Pampa, then Sima de Iraca P4, then Cuevas de Uchkupisjo, then Chancaybaños Reserved Zone, then Kunturqaqa, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chota?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and parks.

    Towns near Chota

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