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Monsefú

Monsefú is a town in Lambayeque district, Peru of about 25,707 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 62 churches, 24 forts & heritage and 30 parks. The must-see places are Catedral de Santa María, Huaca Ventarron and Humedales de San José.

6.8743° S, 79.8687° WPop. 25,707

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Within 30 km160 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see10
Notable29
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Catedral de Santa María, church near Monsefú
Must-see

Catedral de Santa María

Church · 15 km

Huaca Ventarron, heritage site near Monsefú
Must-see

Huaca Ventarron

Heritage site · 18 km

Must-see

Humedales de San José

Beach · 18 km

Places near Monsefú by type

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One day from Monsefú

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:05 pm

83 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 Monsefú
  2. Humedales de Etennature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Huaca Ventarronheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de Santa Maríachurch · 30 min
  5. Chotuna-Chornancapheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Humedales de San Josébeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Monsefú
Today’s loopMonsefúStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Monsefú?

Catedral de Santa María (church, about 15 km), Huaca Ventarron (heritage site, about 18 km), Humedales de San José (beach, about 18 km), Chotuna-Chornancap (heritage site, about 24 km), Humedales de Eten (nature spot, about 6 km), Hunedales de San José (lake, about 16 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 30 parks, 16 beaches & coast, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Monsefú?

La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días, about 1 km by road; Iglesia del Nazareno Casa de Gracia y Paz (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Monsefú?

Monumento A Diego Ferre Sosa, about 1 km by road; Taco (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Monsefú?

Start in Monsefú, visit Humedales de Eten, then Huaca Ventarron, then Catedral de Santa María, then Chotuna-Chornancap, then Humedales de San José, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.