Places to visit near

Poroto

Poroto is a town in La Libertad district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 73 churches, 26 parks and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Huaca de la Luna, Huacas del Sol and Museo Huacas de Moche.

8.0113° S, 78.7677° W

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see15
Notable24
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Poroto

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

92 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 Poroto
  2. Catarata Simbalwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Huaca del Dragónheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de Trujillochurch · 30 min
  5. Huaca de la Lunaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Caballo Muertoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Poroto
Today’s loopPorotoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Poroto?

Catarata Simbal (waterfall, about 6 km), Huaca de la Luna (heritage site, about 35 km), Huacas del Sol (heritage site, about 35 km), Museo Huacas de Moche (museum, about 36 km), Catedral de Trujillo (church, about 38 km), Huaca del Dragón (heritage site, about 40 km).

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

178 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 26 parks, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Poroto?

Iglesia Bautista Bethel De Poroto, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Nuevo Milenio Perú De Laredo (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Poroto?

Plaza de Armas de Poroto, about 1 km by road; Mirador de Poroto (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Poroto?

Start in Poroto, visit Catarata Simbal, then Huaca del Dragón, then Catedral de Trujillo, then Huaca de la Luna, then Caballo Muerto, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.