Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Pativilca

Pativilca is a town in Lima district, Peru, home to about 13,583 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 29 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 11 parks and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Paramonga Fortess (10 km), Ruinas de Huaricanga (29 km) and Sacred City of Caral-Supe (45 km).

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

Pativilca at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Population
about 13,583
Coordinates
10.7000° S, 77.7833° W
Places within 50 km
106 (3 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 Pativilca

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

50 churches within 100 km of Pativilca. The closest is Iglesia de Pativilca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pativilca

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pativilca. The closest is Obelisco (9 km); the best-known is Paramonga Fortess (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Pativilca

24 parks within 100 km of Pativilca. The closest is Parque Ciudad de Dios (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Pativilca

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pativilca. The closest is Punta Bermejo » Playa Surf (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pativilca

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pativilca. The closest is Ciudad Sagrada de Caral (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Pativilca

9 museums within 100 km of Pativilca. The closest is Museo Bolivariano Simon Bolivar Pativilca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pativilca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pativilca
  2. 17 km Aspero · heritage site, Lima
  3. 7 km Cristo Redentor · heritage site, Lima
  4. 19 km Paramonga Fortess · heritage site, Lima
  5. 9 km Cape La Litera · nature spot
  6. 26 km Ruinas de Huaricanga · heritage site, Lima
  7. 29 km Back to Pativilca

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How to reach Pativilca

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    Within 15 km of Pativilca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pativilca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2950Iglesia de Pativilca (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2635Obelisco (9 km)
    Parks1124Parque Ciudad de Dios (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1722Punta Bermejo » Playa Surf (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints116Ciudad Sagrada de Caral (23 km)
    Other attractions1113Oratorio del Santisimo (5 km)
    Museums49Museo Bolivariano Simon Bolivar Pativilca (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Cape La Litera (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34La Litera (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna La Encantada (68 km)

    Pativilca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pativilca?

    Paramonga Fortess (heritage site, about 10 km), Ruinas de Huaricanga (heritage site, about 29 km), Cristo Redentor (heritage site, about 10 km), Aspero (heritage site, about 17 km), Cape La Litera (nature spot, about 19 km), Sacred City of Caral-Supe (heritage site, about 45 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 11 parks, 17 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Pativilca?

    Iglesia de Pativilca, about 1 km by road; La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pativilca?

    Obelisco, about 9 km by road; Paramonga (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Pativilca?

    Parque Ciudad de Dios, about 5 km by road; Plaza de Armas (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pativilca?

    Start in Pativilca, visit Aspero, then Cristo Redentor, then Paramonga Fortess, then Cape La Litera, then Ruinas de Huaricanga, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pativilca?

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

    Towns near Pativilca

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