Amazonas district, Peru

Places to visit near Maino

Maino is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 24 caves, 19 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 churches. The must-see places are Machupirca (5 km), Shihual Cave (5 km) and Kuelap (13 km).

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Maino at a glance

Location
Amazonas district, Peru
Coordinates
6.3367° S, 77.8800° W
Places within 50 km
107 (10 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 Maino

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maino: 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 Maino

94 caves within 100 km of Maino. The closest is Shihual Cave (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maino

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maino. The closest is Molinohuayco (Pozo Hexagonal) (3 km); the best-known is Machupirca (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maino

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maino. The closest is Tilacancha Private Conservation Area (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Maino

13 churches within 100 km of Maino. The closest is Iglesia de Levanto (5 km); the best-known is Catedral (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Maino

9 parks within 100 km of Maino. The closest is Plaza de Armas San Isidro del Mayno (Maino) (1 km); the best-known is Plaza de Armas Levanto (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Maino

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Maino. The closest is Catarata Cajuache (38 km); the best-known is Gocta Cataracts (44 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Maino

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maino
  2. 5 km Machupirca · heritage site, Amazonas
  3. 1 km Shihual Cave · cave, Amazonas
  4. 9 km Kuelap · heritage site, Amazonas
  5. 27 km Catedral · church, Amazonas
  6. 1 km Chachapoyas Museum · church, Amazonas
  7. 15 km Back to Maino

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How to reach Maino

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    Within 15 km of Maino

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maino by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves2494Shihual Cave (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1924Molinohuayco (Pozo Hexagonal) (3 km)
    Other attractions2121Pozo Hexagonal Chachapoya (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Tilacancha Private Conservation Area (10 km)
    Churches1313Iglesia de Levanto (5 km)
    Parks99Plaza de Armas San Isidro del Mayno (Maino) (1 km)
    Waterfalls38Catarata Cajuache (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Mirador (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Laguna Changali (27 km)
    Museums45Entrada A Silic (6 km)

    Maino: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maino?

    Machupirca (heritage site, about 5 km), Shihual Cave (cave, about 5 km), Kuelap (heritage site, about 13 km), Catedral (church, about 15 km), Chachapoyas Museum (church, about 15 km), Iglesia Santa Ana (church, about 15 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 24 caves, 19 forts & heritage, 21 other attractions, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Maino?

    Shihual Cave, about 5 km by road; Cueva Pui (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maino?

    Molinohuayco (Pozo Hexagonal), about 3 km by road; Machupirca (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Maino?

    Tilacancha Private Conservation Area, about 10 km by road; San Antonio Private Conservation Area (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maino?

    Start in Maino, visit Machupirca, then Shihual Cave, then Kuelap, then Catedral, then Chachapoyas Museum, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maino?

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

    Towns near Maino

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