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Picota

Picota is a town in San Martín district, Peru of about 6,697 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 3 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 parks. The closest is Los Bosques de Pailayco Conservation Concession.

6.9203° S, 76.3314° WPop. 6,697

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see0
Notable25
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Picota

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

124 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 Picota
  2. Lago Lindolake · 45 min
  3. Sawsiquchalake · 45 min
  4. Pucayakillo Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Recreo Turístico La cueva—acaparacave · 1 hrs
  6. Pucayacuwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Picota
Today’s loopPicotaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Picota?

Lago Lindo (lake, about 29 km), Sawsiqucha (lake, about 33 km), Los Bosques de Pailayco Conservation Concession (nature spot, about 9 km), Ojos de Agua Conservation Concession (nature spot, about 15 km), Sangapillal Conservation Concession (nature spot, about 15 km), Pucayacu (waterfall, about 42 km).

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

28 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 3 waterfalls, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Picota?

Iglesia Evangélica Seguidora de Cristo, about 36 km by road; Casa Misión Padre Alfonso Asencios (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Picota?

Los Bosques de Pailayco Conservation Concession, about 9 km by road; Ojos de Agua Conservation Concession (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Picota?

Start in Picota, visit Lago Lindo, then Sawsiqucha, then Pucayakillo Waterfall, then Recreo Turístico La cueva—acapara, then Pucayacu, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.