Places to visit near

Sayán

Sayán is a town in Lima district, Peru of about 6,196 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 15 churches. The must-see places are Lachay National Reserve, Penico and Sacred City of Caral-Supe.

11.1333° S, 77.1946° WPop. 6,196

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km47
Must-see18
Notable74
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sayán

5 stops, one loop, back by 9:29 pm

239 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 Sayán
  2. Penicoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sacred City of Caral-Supeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Balcón de Huaura y Museo de Sitiomuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lachay National Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. El Paraíso de Las Lagunas y Cascadas. Huancayawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sayán
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sayán?

Lachay National Reserve (nature spot, about 41 km), Penico (heritage site, about 43 km), Plaza de Armas de Sayán (park, about 1 km), Salón del Reino de Los Testigos de Jehová (church, about 1 km), Parroquia San Jerónimo (church, about 1 km), Virge de Fátinma Sayán (church, about 1 km).

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

47 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 12 parks, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sayán?

Callejón del León, about 34 km by road; Cerro San Lorenzo (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sayán?

Quipico, about 13 km by road; Penico (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sayán?

Start in Sayán, visit Penico, then Sacred City of Caral-Supe, then Balcón de Huaura y Museo de Sitio, then Lachay National Reserve, then El Paraíso de Las Lagunas y Cascadas. Huancaya, and drive back — about 239 km by road in all.