Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Paramonga

Paramonga is a town in Lima district, Peru, home to about 27,631 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 28 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast and 9 parks. The must-see places are Paramonga Fortess (2 km), Ruinas de Huaricanga (26 km) and Sacred City of Caral-Supe (53 km).

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Paramonga, Peru
Paramonga, Lima district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Paramonga at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Population
about 27,631
Coordinates
10.6667° S, 77.8333° W
Places within 50 km
85 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Paramonga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Paramonga: 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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Churches near Paramonga

51 churches within 100 km of Paramonga. The closest is Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paramonga

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paramonga. The closest is Paramonga Fortess (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Paramonga

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Paramonga. The closest is Punta Bermejo » Playa Surf (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Paramonga

24 parks within 100 km of Paramonga. The closest is Parque El Reloj (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paramonga

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paramonga. The closest is Ciudad Sagrada de Caral (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Paramonga

9 museums within 100 km of Paramonga. The closest is Museo Bolivariano Simon Bolivar Pativilca (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Paramonga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paramonga
  2. 2 km Paramonga Fortess · heritage site, Lima
  3. 9 km Cape La Litera · nature spot
  4. 26 km Ruinas de Huaricanga · heritage site, Lima
  5. 45 km Aspero · heritage site, Lima
  6. 7 km Cristo Redentor · heritage site, Lima
  7. 17 km Back to Paramonga

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From travellers near Paramonga

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How to reach Paramonga

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    Within 15 km of Paramonga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paramonga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2851Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1136Paramonga Fortess (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1926Punta Bermejo » Playa Surf (15 km)
    Parks924Parque El Reloj (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints115Ciudad Sagrada de Caral (30 km)
    Other attractions1013Oratorio del Santisimo (3 km)
    Museums29Museo Bolivariano Simon Bolivar Pativilca (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Cape La Litera (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24La Litera (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna La Encantada (76 km)

    Paramonga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paramonga?

    Paramonga Fortess (heritage site, about 2 km), Ruinas de Huaricanga (heritage site, about 26 km), Cape La Litera (nature spot, about 11 km), Cristo Redentor (heritage site, about 17 km), Aspero (heritage site, about 24 km), Parque El Reloj (park, about 2 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 9 parks, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Paramonga?

    Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, about 3 km by road; I.E.P.M. "Templo Sión" (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paramonga?

    Paramonga Fortess, about 2 km by road; Paramonga (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Paramonga?

    Punta Bermejo » Playa Surf, about 15 km by road; Playa Tamborero (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paramonga?

    Start in Paramonga, visit Paramonga Fortess, then Cape La Litera, then Ruinas de Huaricanga, then Aspero, then Cristo Redentor, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paramonga?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Paramonga

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Paramonga’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Paramonga on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.