Places to visit near

Paucas

Paucas is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Piruro, Wiqruqucha and Maria Jiray Falls.

9.1523° S, 76.8991° W

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see29
Notable195
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Paucas

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:42 pm

78 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 Paucas
  2. Ututu Puntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Laguna Tampushlake · 45 min
  4. Hatun Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Puchkayuqviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Wayunkayuqviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Paucas
Today’s loopPaucasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paucas?

Ututu Punta (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kunkush (viewpoint, about 6 km), Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, about 11 km), Puchkayuq (viewpoint, about 12 km), Laguna Tampush (lake, about 13 km), Wayunkayuq (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paucas?

Ututu Punta, about 5 km by road; Kunkush (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Paucas?

Laguna Tampush, about 13 km by road; Kinwaqucha (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paucas?

Start in Paucas, visit Ututu Punta, then Laguna Tampush, then Hatun Hirka, then Puchkayuq, then Wayunkayuq, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.