Places to visit near

Shirac

Shirac is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit: 8 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Laguna Yahuarcocha, Laguna Quengococha and Laguna Sulluscocha.

7.3500° S, 78.0500° W

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km41
Must-see12
Notable58
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shirac

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:29 pm

209 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 Shirac
  2. Cueva El Chorrocave · 1 hrs
  3. Laguna Yahuarcochalake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Quengocochalake · 45 min
  5. Bosques Secos del Marañón Regional Conservation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Laguna Sulluscochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Shirac
Today’s loopShiracStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shirac?

Laguna Yahuarcocha (lake, about 33 km), Laguna Quengococha (lake, about 40 km), Bosques Secos del Marañón Regional Conservation Area (nature spot, about 25 km), Cueva El Chorro (cave, about 26 km), Laguna Sulluscocha (lake, about 50 km), Cascadas de Cochecorral (waterfall, about 33 km).

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

41 places on Spotwander: 8 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 7 caves.

Which is the nearest church to Shirac?

Iglesia Evangélica Presbiteriana del Perú, about 17 km by road; Capilla San Isidro (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Shirac?

Callana Shaya, about 22 km by road; Cerro del Inca (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shirac?

Start in Shirac, visit Cueva El Chorro, then Laguna Yahuarcocha, then Laguna Quengococha, then Bosques Secos del Marañón Regional Conservation Area, then Laguna Sulluscocha, and drive back — about 209 km by road in all.