Places to visit near

Mancos

Mancos is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cueva del Guitarrero, Puka Ranra and Llanganuco Lakes.

9.1911° S, 77.7133° W

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km111
Must-see40
Notable206
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mancos

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:51 pm

124 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 Mancos
  2. Puka Ranraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukaykoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Laguna Parónlake · 45 min
  5. Llanganuco Lakeslake · 45 min
  6. Laguna Auquishcochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Mancos
Today’s loopMancosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mancos?

Cueva del Guitarrero (cave, about 2 km), Puka Ranra (viewpoint, about 17 km), Llanganuco Lakes (lake, about 18 km), Laguna Auquishcocha (lake, about 21 km), Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (heritage site, about 26 km), Laguna Parón (lake, about 28 km).

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

111 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 4 waterfalls, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mancos?

Puchkayuq Punta, about 15 km by road; Puka Ranra (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Mancos?

Llanganuco Lakes, about 18 km by road; Llanganuco Orconcocha (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mancos?

Start in Mancos, visit Puka Ranra, then Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, then Laguna Parón, then Llanganuco Lakes, then Laguna Auquishcocha, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.