Places to visit near

Curgos

Curgos is a town in La Libertad district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 13 churches. The must-see places are Wiracochapampa, Huangacocha and Laguna Quengococha.

7.8597° S, 77.9433° W

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km61
Must-see13
Notable30
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Curgos

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

110 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 Curgos
  2. Huangacochalake · 45 min
  3. Wiracochapampaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Laguna Yahuarcochalake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Quengocochalake · 45 min
  6. Laguna Sausacochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Curgos
Today’s loopCurgosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Curgos?

Wiracochapampa (heritage site, about 17 km), Huangacocha (lake, about 18 km), Laguna Sausacocha (lake, about 11 km), Laguna Quengococha (lake, about 33 km), Cerro Miraflores (heritage site, about 17 km), Laguna Yahuarcocha (lake, about 39 km).

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

61 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions, 13 churches, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Curgos?

Lagunas Collasgón, about 6 km by road; Laguna Sausacocha (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Curgos?

Tucupina 1, about 13 km by road; Santa Barbara (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Curgos?

Start in Curgos, visit Huangacocha, then Wiracochapampa, then Laguna Yahuarcocha, then Laguna Quengococha, then Laguna Sausacocha, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.