Peru

Places to visit near Coris

Coris is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 forts & heritage and 0 museums. The must-see places are Baños Termales de Monterrey (59 km), Willkawayin (59 km) and Laguna Querococha (61 km).

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Coris at a glance

Location
Peru
Coordinates
9.8333° S, 77.7500° W
Places within 50 km
23
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Coris

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coris: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coris

137 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coris. The closest is Pillaka (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coris

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coris. The closest is Laguna Wilcacocha (44 km); the best-known is Laguna Querococha (61 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Coris

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coris. The closest is Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (52 km); the best-known is Willkawayin (59 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Coris

5 museums within 100 km of Coris. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coris

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coris. The closest is Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (67 km); the best-known is Huascarán National Park (71 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Coris

3 caves within 100 km of Coris. The closest is Cueva de San Patricio (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coris

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coris
  2. 16 km Pillaka · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 2 km Ututu Hirka · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 9 km Kunkush Kancha · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 6 km Izcopata · viewpoint, Ancash
  6. 52 km Canchón · viewpoint, Ancash
  7. 26 km Back to Coris

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From travellers near Coris

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coris by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints21137Pillaka (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs127Laguna Wilcacocha (44 km)
    Forts & heritage018Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (52 km)
    Museums05Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (67 km)
    Other attractions03Baños Termales de Monterrey (59 km)
    Caves13Cueva de San Patricio (43 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa Tuquillo (66 km)

    Coris: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coris?

    Pillaka (viewpoint, about 16 km), Ututu Hirka (viewpoint, about 18 km), Kunkush Kancha (viewpoint, about 26 km), Canchón (viewpoint, about 26 km), Izcopata (viewpoint, about 30 km), Puma Puñunan (viewpoint, about 30 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coris?

    Pillaka, about 16 km by road; Ututu Hirka (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Coris?

    Laguna Wilcacocha, about 44 km by road; Qishqiqucha (60 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coris?

    Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico, about 52 km by road; Waullac (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coris?

    Start in Coris, visit Pillaka, then Ututu Hirka, then Kunkush Kancha, then Izcopata, then Canchón, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coris?

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

    Towns near Coris

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coris’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.