Places to visit near

Oxapampa

Oxapampa is a town in Pasco district, Peru of about 12,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 churches. The must-see places are Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park, Yanesha Communal Reserve and Catarata Velo de Novia.

10.5775° S, 75.4017° WPop. 12,000

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km69
Must-see12
Notable55
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Oxapampa

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:09 pm

126 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 Oxapampa
  2. Tunqui Cuevacave · 1 hrs
  3. Cueva Sia Siacave · 1 hrs
  4. The Enchanted Forest of Sho'llet Private Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Yanesha Communal Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Yanachaga–Chemillén National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Oxapampa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Oxapampa?

Iglesia Santa Rosa (church, about 1 km), Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (national park, about 26 km), Tunqui Cueva (cave, about 6 km), Cueva Sia Sia (cave, about 13 km), The Enchanted Forest of Sho'llet Private Conservation Area (nature spot, about 17 km), Yanesha Communal Reserve (nature spot, about 40 km).

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

69 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Oxapampa?

Pisci Granja, about 6 km by road; El Oconal (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oxapampa?

Mirador La Florida, about 5 km by road; Abra la Esperanza (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Oxapampa?

Start in Oxapampa, visit Tunqui Cueva, then Cueva Sia Sia, then The Enchanted Forest of Sho'llet Private Conservation Area, then Yanesha Communal Reserve, then Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.