Places to visit near

Quinuabamba

Quinuabamba is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Quanchisqucha, Laguna Huecrococha and Urqunqucha.

8.7333° S, 77.3667° W

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km69
Must-see35
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Quinuabamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

156 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 Quinuabamba
  2. Quanchisquchalake · 45 min
  3. Urqunquchalake · 45 min
  4. Lake Pucacochalake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Huecrocochalake · 45 min
  6. Pilankuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Quinuabamba
Today’s loopQuinuabambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Quinuabamba?

Quanchisqucha (lake, about 9 km), Laguna Huecrococha (lake, about 32 km), Urqunqucha (lake, about 36 km), Pilanku (viewpoint, about 37 km), Lake Pucacocha (lake, about 40 km), Qulluta (viewpoint, about 43 km).

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

69 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Quinuabamba?

Ruinas De Yayno, about 18 km by road; Capilla (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Quinuabamba?

Quanchisqucha, about 9 km by road; Laguna Huecrococha (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Quinuabamba?

Start in Quinuabamba, visit Quanchisqucha, then Urqunqucha, then Lake Pucacocha, then Laguna Huecrococha, then Pilanku, and drive back — about 156 km by road in all.