Ica district, Peru

Places to visit near Pisco

Pisco is a town in Ica district, Peru, home to about 61,869 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 50 beaches & coast, 57 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 22 parks. The must-see places are Paracas Bay (20 km), Lagunillas Bay (30 km) and La Centinela (36 km).

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Pisco, Peru
Pisco, Ica district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pisco at a glance

Location
Ica district, Peru
Population
about 61,869
Coordinates
13.7103° S, 76.2054° W
Places within 50 km
224 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Pisco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pisco: 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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Beaches & coast near Pisco

67 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pisco. The closest is Sabatinga (1 km); the best-known is Paracas Bay (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Pisco

62 churches within 100 km of Pisco. The closest is Iglesia San Clemente (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pisco

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pisco. The closest is Huaca Huacajama (5 km); the best-known is Túpac Amaru II (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Pisco

25 parks within 100 km of Pisco. The closest is Plazuela Belén (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pisco

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pisco. The closest is Mirador Cristo Blanco (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pisco

15 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pisco. The closest is Blanca (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Pisco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 143 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pisco
  2. 20 km Paracas Bay · beach
  3. 11 km Lagunillas Bay · beach
  4. 23 km Blanca · river spot
  5. 44 km La Centinela · heritage site, Ica
  6. 37 km Túpac Amaru II · heritage site, Ica
  7. 8 km Back to Pisco

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How to reach Pisco

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    Within 15 km of Pisco

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pisco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast5067Sabatinga (1 km)
    Churches5762Iglesia San Clemente (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2529Huaca Huacajama (5 km)
    Parks2225Plazuela Belén (1 km)
    Other attractions1818General José de San Martín (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1216Mirador Cristo Blanco (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1315Blanca (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Desierto California (1 km)
    Museums910Museo Marino (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Laguna Acapulco (3 km)

    Pisco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pisco?

    Paracas Bay (beach, about 20 km), Túpac Amaru II (heritage site, about 8 km), Lagunillas Bay (beach, about 30 km), Blanca (river spot, about 15 km), La Centinela (heritage site, about 36 km), Monument to General San Martín and the Liberator Expedition (monument, about 17 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 50 beaches & coast, 57 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 22 parks, 18 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pisco?

    Sabatinga, about 1 km by road; La Catedral (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pisco?

    Iglesia San Clemente, about 1 km by road; Escuela Dominical I.E.P (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pisco?

    Huaca Huacajama, about 5 km by road; Túpac Amaru II (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pisco?

    Start in Pisco, visit Paracas Bay, then Lagunillas Bay, then Blanca, then La Centinela, then Túpac Amaru II, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pisco?

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

    Towns near Pisco

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