Cajamarca district, Peru

Places to visit near Paccha

Paccha is a town in Cajamarca district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 6 caves, 6 parks, 1 forts & heritage and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Petroglifos de Carachupa (52 km), La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex (53 km) and Kuelap (69 km).

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Paccha at a glance

Location
Cajamarca district, Peru
Coordinates
6.4978° S, 78.4183° W
Places within 50 km
47
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and parks

Top places to visit near Paccha

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

65 caves within 100 km of Paccha. The closest is Cueva de Atuchaico (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Paccha

20 parks within 100 km of Paccha. The closest is Plaza de Armas (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Paccha

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paccha. The closest is Kunturqaqa (42 km); the best-known is Petroglifos de Carachupa (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paccha

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paccha. The closest is Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañón (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paccha

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paccha. The closest is Cerro Shater (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Paccha

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Paccha. The closest is Laguna Salahuindo (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Paccha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 237 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paccha
  2. 29 km Cueva de Atuchaico · cave, Cajamarca
  3. 5 km Cerro Shater · viewpoint, Cajamarca
  4. 23 km Cueva de Negro Pampa · cave, Cajamarca
  5. 74 km Petroglifos de Carachupa · heritage site, Amazonas
  6. 53 km La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex · heritage site, Amazonas
  7. 53 km Back to Paccha

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How to reach Paccha

    All places near Paccha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paccha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves665Cueva de Atuchaico (29 km)
    Other attractions1529Palma de Conchud (12 km)
    Parks620Plaza de Armas (29 km)
    Forts & heritage119Kunturqaqa (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens117Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañón (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints316Cerro Shater (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs716Laguna Salahuindo (16 km)
    Churches613Parroquia San Carlos (29 km)
    Waterfalls07Waterfall of The Bride (89 km)
    Museums24Museo de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia de Bambamarca (29 km)

    Paccha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paccha?

    Cueva de Atuchaico (cave, about 29 km), Cueva de Negro Pampa (cave, about 31 km), Petroglifos de Carachupa (heritage site, about 52 km), Cerro Shater (viewpoint, about 32 km), La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex (heritage site, about 53 km), Regional Conservation Area of Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests of the Marañón (nature spot, about 35 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 6 caves, 15 other attractions, 6 parks, 1 fort, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest cave to Paccha?

    Cueva de Atuchaico, about 29 km by road; Cueva de Negro Pampa (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Paccha?

    Plaza de Armas, about 29 km by road; Parque El Maestro (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paccha?

    Kunturqaqa, about 42 km by road; Petroglifos de Carachupa (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paccha?

    Start in Paccha, visit Cueva de Atuchaico, then Cerro Shater, then Cueva de Negro Pampa, then Petroglifos de Carachupa, then La Pirquilla - Gran Vilaya Complex, and drive back — about 237 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paccha?

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

    Towns near Paccha

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