Places to visit near

Pampas Chico

Pampas Chico is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Yuraq Punta, Laguna Yanacocha and Pastoruri.

10.1153° S, 77.3978° W

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see35
Notable225
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pampas Chico

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

110 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 Pampas Chico
  2. Hatun Mach'ayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Inca Huagansaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Yuraq Puntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Laguna Yanacochalake · 45 min
  6. Kuntur Qaqaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pampas Chico
Today’s loopPampas ChicoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pampas Chico?

Yuraq Punta (viewpoint, about 26 km), Laguna Yanacocha (lake, about 28 km), Hatun Mach'ay (heritage site, about 8 km), Inca Huagansa (viewpoint, about 13 km), Kuntur Qaqa (viewpoint, about 14 km), Puka Qaqa (viewpoint, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pampas Chico?

55 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pampas Chico?

Inca Huagansa, about 13 km by road; Kuntur Qaqa (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pampas Chico?

Laguna Conococha, about 16 km by road; Laguna Yanacocha (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pampas Chico?

Start in Pampas Chico, visit Hatun Mach'ay, then Inca Huagansa, then Yuraq Punta, then Laguna Yanacocha, then Kuntur Qaqa, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.