Amazonas district, Peru

Places to visit near Longar

Longar is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 31 caves, 11 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 churches. The must-see places are Purum Llaqta de Cheto (27 km), Purunllacta, Soloco (27 km) and Shihual Cave (47 km).

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Longar at a glance

Location
Amazonas district, Peru
Coordinates
6.3828° S, 77.5453° W
Places within 50 km
120 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Longar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Longar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Caves near Longar

81 caves within 100 km of Longar. The closest is Cueva de Mito (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Longar

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Longar. The closest is Purum Llaqta de Cheto (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Longar

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Longar. The closest is Private Conservation Area Palm Forest of the Peasant Community Taulia Molinopampa (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Longar

19 churches within 100 km of Longar. The closest is Santísima Cruz de Michina (5 km); the best-known is Chachapoyas Museum (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Longar

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Longar. The closest is Laguna Huamanpata (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Longar

10 parks within 100 km of Longar. The closest is Plaza de Omia (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Longar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Longar
  2. 19 km Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal · cave, Amazonas
  3. 2 km Cueva de Mito · cave, Amazonas
  4. 29 km Private Conservation Area Palm Forest of the Peasant Community Taulia Molinopampa · nature spot, Amazonas
  5. 22 km Purum Llaqta de Cheto · heritage site, Amazonas
  6. 1 km Purunllacta, Soloco · heritage site, Amazonas
  7. 27 km Back to Longar

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    All places near Longar by distance

    Within 15 km of Longar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Longar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves3181Cueva de Mito (17 km)
    Other attractions3344Calcunga (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1124Purum Llaqta de Cheto (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens819Private Conservation Area Palm Forest of the Peasant Community Taulia Molinopampa (17 km)
    Churches1619Santísima Cruz de Michina (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs814Laguna Huamanpata (15 km)
    Parks910Plaza de Omia (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Mirador Las Piedras de Michina (5 km)
    Waterfalls09Catarata Cajuache (64 km)
    Museums25Museo Jalca Grande (40 km)

    Longar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Longar?

    Purum Llaqta de Cheto (heritage site, about 27 km), Purunllacta, Soloco (heritage site, about 27 km), Cueva de Mito (cave, about 17 km), Private Conservation Area Palm Forest of the Peasant Community Taulia Molinopampa (nature spot, about 17 km), Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal (cave, about 19 km), Resurgencia Colgada del Rio Olia (cave, about 21 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 31 caves, 33 other attractions, 11 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Longar?

    Cueva de Mito, about 17 km by road; Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Longar?

    Purum Llaqta de Cheto, about 27 km by road; Purunllacta, Soloco (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Longar?

    Private Conservation Area Palm Forest of the Peasant Community Taulia Molinopampa, about 17 km by road; Leo Caverns Private Conservation Area (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Longar?

    Start in Longar, visit Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal, then Cueva de Mito, then Private Conservation Area Palm Forest of the Peasant Community Taulia Molinopampa, then Purum Llaqta de Cheto, then Purunllacta, Soloco, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Longar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Longar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Longar’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.