Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Rapayan

Rapayan is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Piruro (26 km), Wiqruqucha (34 km) and Quriqucha (57 km).

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Rapayan at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
9.2027° S, 76.7597° W
Places within 50 km
43 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Rapayan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rapayan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rapayan

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rapayan. The closest is Ututu Punta (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rapayan

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rapayan. The closest is Laguna Tampush (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Rapayan

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rapayan. The closest is Ruinas de Rapayán (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Rapayan

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Rapayan. The closest is Catarata 8 de Agosto (44 km); the best-known is Maria Jiray Falls (64 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rapayan

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rapayan. The closest is Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (93 km); the best-known is Huascarán National Park (99 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rapayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rapayan
  2. 1 km Ruinas de Rapayán · heritage site, Ancash
  3. 8 km Miyu Pampa · heritage site, Ancash
  4. 5 km Cruzpampa · heritage site, Ancash
  5. 15 km Piruro · heritage site, Huánuco
  6. 29 km Laguna Tampush · lake, Ancash
  7. 8 km Back to Rapayan

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rapayan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints12100Ututu Punta (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1649Laguna Tampush (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1428Ruinas de Rapayán (1 km)
    Waterfalls16Catarata 8 de Agosto (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (93 km)
    Other attractions02Muros Megalíticos (78 km)
    Museums01Museo Nacional de Chavín (77 km)
    Caves01Cueva Inca A Chavín (58 km)
    Churches01Santuario de Mama Ashu (83 km)

    Rapayan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rapayan?

    Ruinas de Rapayán (heritage site, about 1 km), Piruro (heritage site, about 26 km), Laguna Tampush (lake, about 8 km), Miyu Pampa (heritage site, about 8 km), Cruzpampa (heritage site, about 11 km), Auga Punta (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rapayan?

    Ututu Punta, about 15 km by road; Kunkush (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rapayan?

    Laguna Tampush, about 8 km by road; Laguna Higin (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rapayan?

    Ruinas de Rapayán, about 1 km by road; Miyu Pampa (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rapayan?

    Start in Rapayan, visit Ruinas de Rapayán, then Miyu Pampa, then Cruzpampa, then Piruro, then Laguna Tampush, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rapayan?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Rapayan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rapayan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.