Places to visit near

Quiches

Quiches is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Qulluta, Pilanku and Laguna Llamacocha.

8.3950° S, 77.4908° W

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see25
Notable75
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Quiches

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

157 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 Quiches
  2. Laguna Challhuacochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Llamacochalake · 45 min
  4. Kuntur Wasiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Qullutaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pilankuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Quiches
Today’s loopQuichesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Quiches?

Qulluta (viewpoint, about 11 km), Pilanku (viewpoint, about 13 km), Laguna Llamacocha (lake, about 41 km), Laguna Challhuacocha (lake, about 43 km), Kuntur Wasi (viewpoint, about 45 km), Laguna Llamacocha (lake, about 49 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 other attractions, 7 forts & heritage, 4 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Quiches?

Qulluta, about 11 km by road; Pilanku (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Quiches?

Laguna Huampacocha, about 30 km by road; Grande Laguna (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Quiches?

Start in Quiches, visit Laguna Challhuacocha, then Laguna Llamacocha, then Kuntur Wasi, then Qulluta, then Pilanku, and drive back — about 157 km by road in all.