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Places to visit near Omas

Omas is a town in Peru. Spotwander lists 166 places within 100 km. The must-see places are Huascacocha (51 km), Asia Island (60 km) and Huamanmarca (61 km).

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Omas at a glance

Location
Peru
Coordinates
12.5167° S, 76.2833° W
Places within 50 km
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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

Top places to visit near Omas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Omas: 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 Omas

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Omas. The closest is Llongote (52 km); the best-known is Hatun Ukru (66 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Omas

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Omas. The closest is Huascacocha (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Omas

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Omas. The closest is Huaca Malena (53 km); the best-known is Huamanmarca (61 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Omas

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Omas. The closest is Palakala Waterfall (86 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Omas

6 caves within 100 km of Omas. The closest is Cuevas del Pirata (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Omas

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Omas. The closest is Protection Forest Adjacent to the Nuevo Imperial Canal Intake (74 km); the best-known is Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (81 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Omas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 233 km on the road.

  1. Start in Omas
  2. 51 km Huascacocha · lake, Lima
  3. 5 km Llongote · viewpoint, Lima
  4. 4 km Kiwyu · viewpoint, Lima
  5. 105 km Huaca Malena · heritage site, Lima
  6. 8 km Asia Island · island
  7. 60 km Back to Omas

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How to reach Omas

    All places near Omas by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Omas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints0100Llongote (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs020Huascacocha (51 km)
    Forts & heritage010Huaca Malena (53 km)
    Waterfalls010Palakala Waterfall (86 km)
    Caves06Cuevas del Pirata (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Protection Forest Adjacent to the Nuevo Imperial Canal Intake (74 km)
    Beaches & coast04Playa de Puerto Bonito (58 km)
    Other attractions04The Hermetic Shrine (86 km)
    Churches03Iglesia Matriz Santiago Apóstol (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Checos Island (58 km)
    Museums02Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacámac (92 km)

    Omas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Omas?

    Huascacocha (lake, about 51 km), Asia Island (island, about 60 km), Huamanmarca (heritage site, about 61 km), Laguna Piscococha (lake, about 64 km), Hatun Ukru (viewpoint, about 66 km), Wankarqucha (viewpoint, about 68 km).

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Omas?

    Llongote, about 52 km by road; Kiwyu (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Omas?

    Huascacocha, about 51 km by road; Laguna Piscococha (64 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Omas?

    Huaca Malena, about 53 km by road; Huamanmarca (61 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Omas?

    Start in Omas, visit Huascacocha, then Llongote, then Kiwyu, then Huaca Malena, then Asia Island, and drive back — about 233 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Omas?

    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.

    Towns near Omas

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