Places to visit near

Chumuch

Chumuch is a town in Cajamarca district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 4 caves, 10 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex, Kuelap and Shihual Cave.

6.6000° S, 78.2167° W

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see19
Notable117
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chumuch

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:27 pm

188 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 Chumuch
  2. Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañónnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Laguna Changalilake · 45 min
  4. Kuelapheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complexheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cueva de Atuchaicocave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Chumuch
Today’s loopChumuchStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chumuch?

Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañón (nature spot, about 14 km), La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex (heritage site, about 46 km), Kuelap (heritage site, about 48 km), Laguna Changali (lake, about 32 km), Cueva de Atuchaico (cave, about 33 km), Shihual Cave (cave, about 56 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 4 caves, 21 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest cave to Chumuch?

Cueva de Atuchaico, about 33 km by road; Tragadero del Rio Jadibamba (38 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chumuch?

Mount Shubet Ruins, about 31 km by road; Mount Shubet Ruins (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chumuch?

Start in Chumuch, visit Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañón, then Laguna Changali, then Kuelap, then La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex, then Cueva de Atuchaico, and drive back — about 188 km by road in all.