Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Malvas

Malvas is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 forts & heritage and 0 museums. The must-see places are Laguna Querococha (57 km), Willkawayin (65 km) and Baños Termales de Monterrey (65 km).

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Malvas at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
9.9167° S, 77.6833° W
Places within 50 km
24
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Malvas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malvas: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malvas

147 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malvas. The closest is Ututu Hirka (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malvas

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malvas. The closest is Laguna Wilcacocha (49 km); the best-known is Laguna Querococha (57 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Malvas

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malvas. The closest is Hatun Mach'ay (52 km); the best-known is Willkawayin (65 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Malvas

5 museums within 100 km of Malvas. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malvas

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malvas. The closest is Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (71 km); the best-known is Huascarán National Park (76 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Malvas

3 caves within 100 km of Malvas. The closest is Cueva de San Patricio (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Malvas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malvas
  2. 10 km Pillaka · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 2 km Ututu Hirka · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 14 km Qullpa Hirka · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 5 km Izcopata · viewpoint, Ancash
  6. 6 km Kunkush Kancha · viewpoint, Ancash
  7. 13 km Back to Malvas

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From travellers near Malvas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malvas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints22147Ututu Hirka (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs124Laguna Wilcacocha (49 km)
    Forts & heritage018Hatun Mach'ay (52 km)
    Museums05Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (71 km)
    Caves13Cueva de San Patricio (41 km)
    Other attractions03Baños Termales de Monterrey (65 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa Tuquillo (71 km)

    Malvas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malvas?

    Ututu Hirka (viewpoint, about 9 km), Pillaka (viewpoint, about 10 km), Kunkush Kancha (viewpoint, about 13 km), Izcopata (viewpoint, about 19 km), Qullpa Hirka (viewpoint, about 22 km), T'uquyuq (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    24 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malvas?

    Ututu Hirka, about 9 km by road; Pillaka (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Malvas?

    Laguna Wilcacocha, about 49 km by road; Qishqiqucha (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malvas?

    Hatun Mach'ay, about 52 km by road; Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malvas?

    Start in Malvas, visit Pillaka, then Ututu Hirka, then Qullpa Hirka, then Izcopata, then Kunkush Kancha, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malvas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Malvas

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