Places to visit near

Ranrahirca

Ranrahirca is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cueva del Guitarrero, Llanganuco Lakes and Puka Ranra.

9.1714° S, 77.7219° W

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see40
Notable204
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ranrahirca

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

120 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 Ranrahirca
  2. Cueva del Guitarrerocave · 1 hrs
  3. Laguna Auquishcochalake · 45 min
  4. Llanganuco Lakeslake · 45 min
  5. Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukaykoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Puka Ranraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ranrahirca
Today’s loopRanrahircaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ranrahirca?

Cueva del Guitarrero (cave, about 5 km), Llanganuco Lakes (lake, about 16 km), Puka Ranra (viewpoint, about 18 km), Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (heritage site, about 23 km), Laguna Auquishcocha (lake, about 23 km), Laguna Parón (lake, about 26 km).

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

104 places on Spotwander: 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 waterfalls, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ranrahirca?

Puchkayuq Punta, about 14 km by road; Huascarán Sur (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ranrahirca?

Llanganuco Lakes, about 16 km by road; Llanganuco Orconcocha (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ranrahirca?

Start in Ranrahirca, visit Cueva del Guitarrero, then Laguna Auquishcocha, then Llanganuco Lakes, then Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, then Puka Ranra, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.