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Huancaspata

Huancaspata is a town in La Libertad district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pilanku, Qulluta and Quanchisqucha.

8.4567° S, 77.2983° W

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see22
Notable81
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Pilanku

Viewpoint · 19 km · Ancash

Must-see

Qulluta

Viewpoint · 31 km · Ancash

Must-see

Quanchisqucha

Lake · 47 km · Ancash

Places near Huancaspata by type

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One day from Huancaspata

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:41 pm

177 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 Huancaspata
  2. Laguna Huascacochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Negralake · 45 min
  4. Quanchisquchalake · 45 min
  5. Qullutaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pilankuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Huancaspata
Today’s loopHuancaspataStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huancaspata?

Pilanku (viewpoint, about 19 km), Qulluta (viewpoint, about 31 km), Laguna Negra (lake, about 23 km), Laguna Huascacocha (lake, about 24 km), Quanchisqucha (lake, about 47 km), Garhuash (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 other attractions, 5 forts & heritage, 7 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huancaspata?

Garhuash, about 2 km by road; Cerro Matca (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huancaspata?

Lagunas Huaytacucho, about 12 km by road; Lagunas Congacorral (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huancaspata?

Start in Huancaspata, visit Laguna Huascacocha, then Laguna Negra, then Quanchisqucha, then Qulluta, then Pilanku, and drive back — about 177 km by road in all.