Places to visit near

Panao

Panao is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 churches and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pichcacocha Lakes, Kotosh and Hatun Hirka.

9.8978° S, 75.9933° W

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see11
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Panao

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:51 pm

134 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 Panao
  2. Usnuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Hatun Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Kotoshheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pichcacocha Lakeslake · 45 min
  6. Laguna Chucchu Pozolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Panao
Today’s loopPanaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Panao?

Pichcacocha Lakes (lake, about 26 km), Usnu (heritage site, about 8 km), Kotosh (heritage site, about 39 km), Laguna Huascapozo (lake, about 22 km), Laguna Chucchu Pozo (lake, about 23 km), Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, about 45 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Panao?

Túnel de Carpish, about 28 km by road; Ticlio (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Panao?

Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Natividad, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Panao?

Start in Panao, visit Usnu, then Hatun Hirka, then Kotosh, then Pichcacocha Lakes, then Laguna Chucchu Pozo, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.