Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Pira

Pira is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Baños Termales de Monterrey (28 km), Willkawayin (30 km) and Honkopampa (39 km).

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Pira at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
9.5667° S, 77.7167° W
Places within 50 km
54 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Pira

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pira: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pira

165 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pira. The closest is Cordillera Negra (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pira

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pira. The closest is Laguna Wilcacocha (26 km); the best-known is Laguna Churup (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Pira

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pira. The closest is Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (27 km); the best-known is Willkawayin (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pira

7 museums within 100 km of Pira. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Pira

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Pira. The closest is Catarata Garhuanga (67 km); the best-known is Maria Jiray Falls (77 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Pira

4 caves within 100 km of Pira. The closest is Cueva de San Patricio (42 km); the best-known is Cueva del Guitarrero (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pira

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pira
  2. 10 km Cordillera Negra · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 23 km Willkawayin · heritage site, Ancash
  4. 11 km Laguna Churup · lake, Ancash
  5. 21 km Honkopampa · heritage site, Ancash
  6. 27 km Wamanpinta · viewpoint, Ancash
  7. 13 km Back to Pira

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pira by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints34165Cordillera Negra (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs851Laguna Wilcacocha (26 km)
    Forts & heritage422Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (27 km)
    Museums37Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (26 km)
    Waterfalls07Catarata Garhuanga (67 km)
    Caves24Cueva de San Patricio (42 km)
    Other attractions13Baños Termales de Monterrey (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Huascarán National Park (42 km)
    Churches01Santuario de Mama Ashu (74 km)
    Treks01Santa Cruz Trek (85 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa Tuquillo (91 km)

    Pira: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pira?

    Baños Termales de Monterrey (attraction, about 28 km), Willkawayin (heritage site, about 30 km), Cordillera Negra (viewpoint, about 10 km), Wamanpinta (viewpoint, about 13 km), Honkopampa (heritage site, about 39 km), Laguna Churup (lake, about 41 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pira?

    Cordillera Negra, about 10 km by road; Wamanpinta (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pira?

    Laguna Wilcacocha, about 26 km by road; Laguna Radian (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pira?

    Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico, about 27 km by road; Waullac (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pira?

    Start in Pira, visit Cordillera Negra, then Willkawayin, then Laguna Churup, then Honkopampa, then Wamanpinta, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pira?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Pira

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pira’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.