Amazonas district, Peru

Places to visit near Cujillo

Cujillo is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 25 caves, 2 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Petroglifos de Carachupa (13 km), La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex (65 km) and Chancaybaños Reserved Zone (82 km).

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Cujillo at a glance

Location
Amazonas district, Peru
Coordinates
6.1167° S, 78.5333° W
Places within 50 km
55 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and parks

Top places to visit near Cujillo

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

50 caves within 100 km of Cujillo. The closest is Gruta de Nuevo Oriente (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cujillo

26 parks within 100 km of Cujillo. The closest is Plaza de Armas Cocochó (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cujillo

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cujillo. The closest is Comunal Cujillo Private Conservation Area (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cujillo

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cujillo. The closest is Hanan Wak'a (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Cujillo

20 churches within 100 km of Cujillo. The closest is IDN-Tacabamba (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cujillo

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cujillo. The closest is Petroglifos de Carachupa (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cujillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cujillo
  2. 13 km Petroglifos de Carachupa · heritage site, Amazonas
  3. 25 km Cueva Grande de Las Tres Naranjas · cave, Amazonas
  4. 14 km Tragadero de Nuevo Oriente · cave, Amazonas
  5. 1 km Gruta de Nuevo Oriente · cave, Amazonas
  6. 16 km Hanan Wak'a · viewpoint, Cajamarca
  7. 24 km Back to Cujillo

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How to reach Cujillo

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    Within 15 km of Cujillo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cujillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves2550Gruta de Nuevo Oriente (15 km)
    Parks226Plaza de Armas Cocochó (30 km)
    Other attractions425Pinturas Rupestres de Yamon (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens721Comunal Cujillo Private Conservation Area (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1020Hanan Wak'a (24 km)
    Churches520IDN-Tacabamba (40 km)
    Forts & heritage116Petroglifos de Carachupa (13 km)
    Waterfalls011San Andrés Waterfall 2 (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Lirio de Los Valles (33 km)
    Museums06Archivo Histórico de Chota (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa Azul (68 km)

    Cujillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cujillo?

    Petroglifos de Carachupa (heritage site, about 13 km), Gruta de Nuevo Oriente (cave, about 15 km), Tragadero de Nuevo Oriente (cave, about 15 km), Hanan Wak'a (viewpoint, about 24 km), Cueva Grande de Las Tres Naranjas (cave, about 27 km), Tragadero del Rio de Las Tres Naranjas (cave, about 28 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 25 caves, 2 parks, 4 other attractions, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest cave to Cujillo?

    Gruta de Nuevo Oriente, about 15 km by road; Tragadero de Nuevo Oriente (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cujillo?

    Plaza de Armas Cocochó, about 30 km by road; Plaza de Armas de Santa Cruz (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cujillo?

    Comunal Cujillo Private Conservation Area, about 5 km by road; Sernanp Parque Nacional de Cutervo (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cujillo?

    Start in Cujillo, visit Petroglifos de Carachupa, then Cueva Grande de Las Tres Naranjas, then Tragadero de Nuevo Oriente, then Gruta de Nuevo Oriente, then Hanan Wak'a, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cujillo?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and parks.

    Towns near Cujillo

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