Places to visit near

Nepeña

Nepeña is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 38 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 churches. The must-see places are Pañamarca, Museo Punkuri and Blanca.

9.1725° S, 78.3589° W

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Within 30 km100 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see17
Notable51
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Nepeña

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:50 pm

163 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 Nepeña
  2. Museo Punkurimuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sechín Bajoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Samanco Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Blancariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Pañamarcaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Nepeña
Today’s loopNepeñaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nepeña?

Pañamarca (heritage site, about 5 km), Museo Punkuri (museum, about 8 km), Blanca (river spot, about 37 km), Sechín Bajo (heritage site, about 43 km), Samanco Bay (beach, about 23 km), Iglesia de Nepeña (church, about 1 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 38 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest beach to Nepeña?

Mama Qucha, about 15 km by road; Dunas Media Luna (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nepeña?

Cerro el Tunel, about 18 km by road; Cerro Senal (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nepeña?

Start in Nepeña, visit Museo Punkuri, then Sechín Bajo, then Samanco Bay, then Blanca, then Pañamarca, and drive back — about 163 km by road in all.