Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Cotaparaco

Cotaparaco is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 forts & heritage and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Laguna Yanacocha (54 km), Laguna Querococha (55 km) and Yuraq Punta (56 km).

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Cotaparaco at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
10.0000° S, 77.6000° W
Places within 50 km
31
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

Top places to visit near Cotaparaco

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

148 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cotaparaco. The closest is T'uquyuq (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cotaparaco

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cotaparaco. The closest is Qishqiqucha (47 km); the best-known is Laguna Yanacocha (54 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cotaparaco

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cotaparaco. The closest is Hatun Mach'ay (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cotaparaco

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cotaparaco. The closest is Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (77 km); the best-known is Huascarán National Park (83 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cotaparaco

4 museums within 100 km of Cotaparaco. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (66 km); the best-known is Museo Nacional de Chavín (83 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cotaparaco

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

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A one-day trip from Cotaparaco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cotaparaco
  2. 11 km T'uquyuq · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 8 km Puka Qaqa · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 12 km Kushuru Hirka · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 9 km Izcopata · viewpoint, Ancash
  6. 6 km Kunkush Kancha · viewpoint, Ancash
  7. 11 km Back to Cotaparaco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cotaparaco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27148T'uquyuq (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs227Qishqiqucha (47 km)
    Forts & heritage114Hatun Mach'ay (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (77 km)
    Museums04Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (66 km)
    Caves13Cueva de San Patricio (43 km)
    Other attractions03Baños Termales de Monterrey (74 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa Tuquillo (81 km)

    Cotaparaco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotaparaco?

    T'uquyuq (viewpoint, about 11 km), Kunkush Kancha (viewpoint, about 11 km), Izcopata (viewpoint, about 15 km), Kushuru Hirka (viewpoint, about 17 km), Puka Qaqa (viewpoint, about 18 km), Ututu Hirka (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cotaparaco?

    T'uquyuq, about 11 km by road; Kunkush Kancha (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cotaparaco?

    Qishqiqucha, about 47 km by road; Laguna Conococha (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cotaparaco?

    Hatun Mach'ay, about 37 km by road; Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (66 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotaparaco?

    Start in Cotaparaco, visit T'uquyuq, then Puka Qaqa, then Kushuru Hirka, then Izcopata, then Kunkush Kancha, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotaparaco?

    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.

    Towns near Cotaparaco

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