Places to visit near

Lucanas

Lucanas is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pampa Galeras Bárbara D’Achille National Reserve, Laguna Orconcocha and Laguna Turpoccocha.

14.6000° S, 74.2500° W

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see9
Notable49
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Lucanas

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:30 pm

150 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 Lucanas
  2. Pampa Galeras Bárbara D’Achille National Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Puka Urquviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Laguna Orconcochalake · 45 min
  5. Anqasiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Misapataviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Lucanas
Today’s loopLucanasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lucanas?

Pampa Galeras Bárbara D’Achille National Reserve (nature spot, about 23 km), Puka Urqu (viewpoint, about 18 km), Ñawpallaqta (heritage site, about 19 km), Misapata (viewpoint, about 20 km), Laguna Orconcocha (lake, about 42 km), Inka Wasi (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

42 places on Spotwander: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 church, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Lucanas?

Llamaiso Lagunas, about 7 km by road; Lagunas Mapacocha (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lucanas?

Pula Puko, about 4 km by road; Ñawpallaqta (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lucanas?

Start in Lucanas, visit Pampa Galeras Bárbara D’Achille National Reserve, then Puka Urqu, then Laguna Orconcocha, then Anqasi, then Misapata, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.