Places to visit near

Pacaraos

Pacaraos is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Laguna Vilcacocha, Laguna Chalhuacocha and Pirwa Hirka.

11.1861° S, 76.6475° W

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see33
Notable155
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pacaraos

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

102 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 Pacaraos
  2. Laguna Vilcacochalake · 45 min
  3. Lake Tuctocochalake · 45 min
  4. Pirwa Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Laguna Chalhuacochalake · 45 min
  6. Muruquchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pacaraos
Today’s loopPacaraosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pacaraos?

Laguna Vilcacocha (lake, about 19 km), Laguna Chalhuacocha (lake, about 24 km), Pirwa Hirka (viewpoint, about 25 km), Muruqucha (viewpoint, about 30 km), Lake Tuctococha (lake, about 30 km), Laguna Shegue (lake, about 33 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pacaraos?

Puwaq Hanka, about 18 km by road; Yana Uqhu (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pacaraos?

Laguna Vilcacocha, about 19 km by road; Lago Yanahuin (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pacaraos?

Start in Pacaraos, visit Laguna Vilcacocha, then Lake Tuctococha, then Pirwa Hirka, then Laguna Chalhuacocha, then Muruqucha, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.