Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Mala

Mala is a town in Lima district, Peru, home to about 17,260 people. Within 50 km by road there are 7 places to visit — 1 forts & heritage, 0 museums, 0 parks and 0 churches. The must-see places are Asia Island (19 km), Playa Punta Rocas (49 km) and Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (68 km).

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Mala at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Population
about 17,260
Coordinates
12.6581° S, 76.6308° W
Places within 50 km
7 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Mala

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mala: 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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Forts & heritage near Mala

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mala. The closest is Huaca Malena (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mala

27 museums within 100 km of Mala. The closest is Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mala

23 parks within 100 km of Mala. The closest is Park of Friendship (87 km); the best-known is Barranco Municipal Park (88 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Mala

18 churches within 100 km of Mala. The closest is Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mala

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mala. The closest is Playa de Puerto Bonito (13 km); the best-known is Asia Island (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mala

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mala. The closest is Pachacámac Islands (61 km); the best-known is Los Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge (79 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mala
  2. 13 km Playa de Puerto Bonito · beach, Lima
  3. 8 km Cuevas del Pirata · cave, Lima
  4. 34 km Checos Island · island
  5. 3 km Asia Island · island
  6. 8 km Huaca Malena · heritage site, Lima
  7. 18 km Back to Mala

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How to reach Mala

    All places near Mala by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage166Huaca Malena (18 km)
    Museums027Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac (67 km)
    Other attractions023Dios Pachacámac (67 km)
    Parks023Park of Friendship (87 km)
    Churches018Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone (68 km)
    Beaches & coast46Playa de Puerto Bonito (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Pachacámac Islands (61 km)
    Caves14Cuevas del Pirata (21 km)
    Waterfalls04Playa Las Cascadas (90 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Marcavilca Hill (85 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Checos Island (16 km)

    Mala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mala?

    Asia Island (island, about 19 km), Playa de Puerto Bonito (beach, about 13 km), Checos Island (island, about 16 km), Huaca Malena (heritage site, about 18 km), Cuevas del Pirata (cave, about 21 km), Playa Punta Rocas (beach, about 49 km).

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

    7 places on Spotwander: 1 fort, 4 beaches & coast, 1 cave, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mala?

    Huaca Malena, about 18 km by road; Virgen de Fátima (59 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mala?

    Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac, about 67 km by road; National Museum of Peru (68 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mala?

    Park of Friendship, about 87 km by road; Barranco Municipal Park (88 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mala?

    Start in Mala, visit Playa de Puerto Bonito, then Cuevas del Pirata, then Checos Island, then Asia Island, then Huaca Malena, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mala?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Mala

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