Places to visit near

Huaraz

Huaraz is a town in Ancash district, Peru of about 86,934 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Willkawayin, Baños Termales de Monterrey and Laguna Churup.

9.5278° S, 77.5278° WPop. 86,934

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see41
Notable238
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Huaraz

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

99 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 Huaraz
  2. Willkawayinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Honkopampaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Huascarán National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  5. Laguna Churuplake · 45 min
  6. Tuctopuntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Huaraz
Today’s loopHuarazStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huaraz?

Willkawayin (heritage site, about 7 km), Baños Termales de Monterrey (attraction, about 8 km), Laguna Churup (lake, about 15 km), Huascarán National Park (national park, about 19 km), Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (museum, about 1 km), Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

116 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huaraz?

Mirador de Rataquenua, about 2 km by road; Rima Rima (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huaraz?

Laguna Wilcacocha, about 10 km by road; Laguna Ahuac (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huaraz?

Start in Huaraz, visit Willkawayin, then Honkopampa, then Huascarán National Park, then Laguna Churup, then Tuctopunta, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.