Places to visit near

Huanchaco

Huanchaco is a town in La Libertad district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit: 87 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 22 parks. The must-see places are Huanchaco Wetlands, Chan Chan Archaeological Zone and Templo de Trujillo.

8.0833° S, 79.1167° W

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Within 30 km186 places
Within 50 km190
Must-see12
Notable20
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Huanchaco

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:05 pm

103 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 Huanchaco
  2. Chan Chan Archaeological Zoneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Huacas del Solheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de Trujillochurch · 30 min
  5. Huaca del Dragónheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Huaca Prietaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Huanchaco
Today’s loopHuanchacoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huanchaco?

Huanchaco Wetlands (nature spot, about 4 km), Chan Chan Archaeological Zone (heritage site, about 6 km), Templo de Trujillo (church, about 8 km), Huaca del Dragón (heritage site, about 9 km), Catedral de Trujillo (church, about 13 km), Huacas del Sol (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

190 places on Spotwander: 87 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 22 parks, 16 beaches & coast, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Huanchaco?

Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Renacer, about 1 km by road; Comunidad Cristiana Gracia de Dios (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Huanchaco?

Pampa La Cruz, about 1 km by road; Velarde - Ñing An (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huanchaco?

Start in Huanchaco, visit Chan Chan Archaeological Zone, then Huacas del Sol, then Catedral de Trujillo, then Huaca del Dragón, then Huaca Prieta, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.