Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Succha

Succha is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Laguna Querococha (48 km), Willkawayin (52 km) and Baños Termales de Monterrey (53 km).

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Succha at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
9.8333° S, 77.6500° W
Places within 50 km
33 (1 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; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Succha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Succha: 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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Things to see near Succha, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Succha

158 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Succha. The closest is Pillaka (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Succha

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Succha. The closest is Laguna Wilcacocha (37 km); the best-known is Laguna Querococha (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Succha

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Succha. The closest is Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (46 km); the best-known is Willkawayin (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Succha

5 museums within 100 km of Succha. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Succha

4 caves within 100 km of Succha. The closest is Cueva de San Patricio (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Succha

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Succha. The closest is Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (59 km); the best-known is Huascarán National Park (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Succha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Succha
  2. 4 km Pillaka · viewpoint, Ancash
  3. 2 km Ututu Hirka · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 9 km Kunkush Kancha · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 6 km Izcopata · viewpoint, Ancash
  6. 15 km Puma Puñunan · viewpoint, Ancash
  7. 17 km Back to Succha

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From travellers near Succha

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How to reach Succha

    All places near Succha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Succha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints26158Pillaka (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs335Laguna Wilcacocha (37 km)
    Forts & heritage224Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico (46 km)
    Museums15Museo Arqueológico de Ancash (45 km)
    Caves14Cueva de San Patricio (30 km)
    Other attractions03Baños Termales de Monterrey (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Huascarán Biosphere Reserve (59 km)
    Waterfalls03Maria Jiray Falls (92 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa Tuquillo (79 km)

    Succha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Succha?

    Pillaka (viewpoint, about 4 km), Ututu Hirka (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kunkush Kancha (viewpoint, about 15 km), Puma Puñunan (viewpoint, about 17 km), Izcopata (viewpoint, about 18 km), Qullpa Hirka (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Succha?

    Pillaka, about 4 km by road; Ututu Hirka (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Succha?

    Laguna Wilcacocha, about 37 km by road; Qishqiqucha (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Succha?

    Pumacayan Sitio Arqueológico, about 46 km by road; Waullac (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Succha?

    Start in Succha, visit Pillaka, then Ututu Hirka, then Kunkush Kancha, then Izcopata, then Puma Puñunan, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Succha?

    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; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Succha

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