Amazonas district, Peru

Places to visit near Omia

Omia is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 13 caves, 1 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Purum Llaqta de Cheto (51 km), Purunllacta, Soloco (51 km) and Shihual Cave (69 km).

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Omia at a glance

Location
Amazonas district, Peru
Coordinates
6.4686° S, 77.3944° W
Places within 50 km
37
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Omia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Omia: 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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Caves near Omia

71 caves within 100 km of Omia. The closest is Chalan de Lucuma (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Omia

23 churches within 100 km of Omia. The closest is Santísima Cruz de Mariscal Benavides (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Omia

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Omia. The closest is Leo Caverns Private Conservation Area (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Omia

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Omia. The closest is Purum Llaqta de Cheto (51 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Omia

13 parks within 100 km of Omia. The closest is Plaza de Omia (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Omia

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Omia. The closest is Laguna Huamanpata (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Omia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Omia
  2. 5 km Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal · cave, Amazonas
  3. 2 km Cueva de Mito · cave, Amazonas
  4. 10 km Tragadero de Milpuc · cave, Amazonas
  5. 8 km Cueva de Cacapishco · cave, Amazonas
  6. 10 km Chalan de Lucuma · cave, Amazonas
  7. 5 km Back to Omia

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How to reach Omia

    All places near Omia by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Omia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves1371Chalan de Lucuma (5 km)
    Other attractions1149Cavernas de Leo (1 km)
    Churches123Santísima Cruz de Mariscal Benavides (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens622Leo Caverns Private Conservation Area (1 km)
    Forts & heritage020Purum Llaqta de Cheto (51 km)
    Parks113Plaza de Omia (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs413Laguna Huamanpata (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Mirador Las Piedras de Michina (22 km)
    Waterfalls06Pacha (74 km)
    Museums05Museo Jalca Grande (58 km)
    Beaches & coast02Playa Azul, Soritor (62 km)

    Omia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Omia?

    Chalan de Lucuma (cave, about 5 km), Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal (cave, about 5 km), Tragadero de Milpuc (cave, about 6 km), Cueva de Mito (cave, about 7 km), Cueva de Cacapishco (cave, about 14 km), Tragadero de Cacapishco (cave, about 14 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 13 caves, 11 other attractions, 1 church, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest cave to Omia?

    Chalan de Lucuma, about 5 km by road; Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Omia?

    Santísima Cruz de Mariscal Benavides, about 19 km by road; San José El Doncel, Distrito de Soritor (56 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Omia?

    Leo Caverns Private Conservation Area, about 1 km by road; Vista Alegre-Omia Regional Conservation Area (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Omia?

    Start in Omia, visit Resurgencia de la Bocatoma de Tuemal, then Cueva de Mito, then Tragadero de Milpuc, then Cueva de Cacapishco, then Chalan de Lucuma, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Omia?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Omia

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