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Sitabamba

Sitabamba is a town in La Libertad district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pelagatos, Laguna Challhuacocha and Laguna Llamacocha.

8.0333° S, 77.7333° W

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Within 30 km4 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see20
Notable34
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Pelagatos

Lake · 22 km · Ancash

Must-see

Laguna Challhuacocha

Lake · 28 km · Ancash

Must-see

Laguna Llamacocha

Lake · 33 km · Ancash

Places near Sitabamba by type

All 177 places by distance →

One day from Sitabamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

160 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 Sitabamba
  2. Pelagatoslake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Challhuacochalake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Llamacochalake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Pariacochalake · 45 min
  6. Huangacochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Sitabamba
Today’s loopSitabambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sitabamba?

Pelagatos (lake, about 22 km), Laguna Challhuacocha (lake, about 28 km), Laguna Llamacocha (lake, about 33 km), Laguna Pariacocha (lake, about 45 km), Huangacocha (lake, about 47 km), Laguna Pias (lake, about 31 km).

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

39 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 6 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Sitabamba?

Pelagatos, about 22 km by road; Laguna Challhuacocha (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sitabamba?

Cerro Caparina, about 9 km by road; Cerro Las Tres Tullpas (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sitabamba?

Start in Sitabamba, visit Pelagatos, then Laguna Challhuacocha, then Laguna Llamacocha, then Laguna Pariacocha, then Huangacocha, and drive back — about 160 km by road in all.