Places to visit near

Recuay

Recuay is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit: 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Querococha, Tuctopunta and Tuctu.

9.7221° S, 77.4563° W

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km117
Must-see37
Notable226
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Recuay

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

89 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 Recuay
  2. Puka Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Puca Allpaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Laguna Querocochalake · 45 min
  5. Tuctuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Tuctopuntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Recuay
Today’s loopRecuayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Recuay?

Laguna Querococha (lake, about 18 km), Cueva de San Patricio (cave, about 1 km), Tuctopunta (viewpoint, about 25 km), Tuctu (viewpoint, about 28 km), Puka Hirka (viewpoint, about 11 km), Puca Allpa (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

117 places on Spotwander: 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Recuay?

Puka Hirka, about 11 km by road; Puca Allpa (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Recuay?

Laguna Querococha, about 18 km by road; Laguna Wilcacocha (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Recuay?

Start in Recuay, visit Puka Hirka, then Puca Allpa, then Laguna Querococha, then Tuctu, then Tuctopunta, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.