PakatnamuPampa GrandeHuaca VentarronSan Jose de MoroCerro Dos CabezasSalón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová
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Pacanga

Pacanga is a town in La Libertad district, Peru of about 8,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit: 33 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 22 parks. The must-see places are Pakatnamu, Pampa Grande and Huaca Ventarron.

7.1667° S, 79.5000° WPop. 8,750

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km132
Must-see8
Notable31
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Pakatnamu, beach near Pacanga
Must-see

Pakatnamu

Beach · 24 km

Pampa Grande, heritage site near Pacanga
Must-see

Pampa Grande

Heritage site · 56 km · Lambayeque

Huaca Ventarron, heritage site near Pacanga
Must-see

Huaca Ventarron

Heritage site · 62 km · Lambayeque

Places near Pacanga by type

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One day from Pacanga

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:48 pm

152 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 Pacanga
  2. Ruins of Zañaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. La Otra Bandaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pakatnamubeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. El Cañoncillo Natural Forest Private Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. San Jose de Moroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pacanga
Today’s loopPacangaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pacanga?

Pakatnamu (beach, about 24 km), San Jose de Moro (heritage site, about 9 km), Cerro Dos Cabezas (heritage site, about 27 km), Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová (church, about 2 km), Iglesia Adventista (church, about 4 km), La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (church, about 4 km).

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

132 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 22 parks, 22 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Pacanga?

La Huaca, about 5 km by road; San Jose de Moro (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pacanga?

Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová, about 2 km by road; Iglesia Adventista (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pacanga?

Start in Pacanga, visit Ruins of Zaña, then La Otra Banda, then Pakatnamu, then El Cañoncillo Natural Forest Private Conservation Area, then San Jose de Moro, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.