Amazonas district, Peru

Places to visit near Jamalca

Jamalca is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 23 caves, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 churches. The must-see places are Petroglifos de Carachupa (43 km), Yumbilla Falls (50 km) and Gocta Cataracts (56 km).

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Jamalca at a glance

Location
Amazonas district, Peru
Coordinates
5.8672° S, 78.2617° W
Places within 50 km
73 (2 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 churches

Top places to visit near Jamalca

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Caves near Jamalca

71 caves within 100 km of Jamalca. The closest is Cueva Grande del Laurel (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jamalca

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jamalca. The closest is Berlín Private Conservation Area (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jamalca

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jamalca. The closest is Kuntur Puna (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Jamalca

18 churches within 100 km of Jamalca. The closest is Capilla de Santa Rosa (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jamalca

15 parks within 100 km of Jamalca. The closest is Parque Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Jamalca

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jamalca. The closest is Wilca, Amazonas (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Jamalca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 123 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jamalca
  2. 21 km Wilca, Amazonas · heritage site, Amazonas
  3. 24 km Caverna de San Juan · cave, Amazonas
  4. 34 km Petroglifos de Carachupa · heritage site, Amazonas
  5. 36 km Cueva Pequeña del Laurel · cave, Amazonas
  6. 1 km Cueva Grande del Laurel · cave, Amazonas
  7. 7 km Back to Jamalca

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How to reach Jamalca

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    Within 15 km of Jamalca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jamalca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves2371Cueva Grande del Laurel (7 km)
    Other attractions731El Tigre (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens928Berlín Private Conservation Area (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints618Kuntur Puna (28 km)
    Churches818Capilla de Santa Rosa (15 km)
    Parks515Parque Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (29 km)
    Forts & heritage314Wilca, Amazonas (21 km)
    Waterfalls512La Cascada (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Lirio de Los Valles (38 km)
    Museums26INC Bagua Museum (49 km)

    Jamalca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jamalca?

    Cueva Grande del Laurel (cave, about 7 km), Cueva Pequeña del Laurel (cave, about 7 km), Caverna de San Juan (cave, about 13 km), Wilca, Amazonas (heritage site, about 21 km), Petroglifos de Carachupa (heritage site, about 43 km), Cueva de Las Virtudes (cave, about 23 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 23 caves, 7 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Jamalca?

    Cueva Grande del Laurel, about 7 km by road; Cueva Pequeña del Laurel (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Jamalca?

    Berlín Private Conservation Area, about 23 km by road; Laguna Burlan (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jamalca?

    Kuntur Puna, about 28 km by road; Bebederos (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jamalca?

    Start in Jamalca, visit Wilca, Amazonas, then Caverna de San Juan, then Petroglifos de Carachupa, then Cueva Pequeña del Laurel, then Cueva Grande del Laurel, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jamalca?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Jamalca

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