Places to visit near

Sucre

Sucre is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, Laguna Yuraccocha and Santa Cruz.

8.9500° S, 77.8500° W

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Within 30 km77 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see43
Notable158
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sucre

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

111 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 Sucre
  2. Laguna Yuraccochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Ichiccochalake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Parónlake · 45 min
  5. Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukaykoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Hatun Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Sucre
Today’s loopSucreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sucre?

Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (heritage site, about 13 km), Laguna Yuraccocha (lake, about 19 km), Santa Cruz (viewpoint, about 21 km), Laguna Ichiccocha (lake, about 24 km), Laguna Parón (lake, about 26 km), Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, about 26 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sucre?

Choquechaca, about 9 km by road; Mirador de Pampirca (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Sucre?

Reservorio San Diego 1, about 1 km by road; Represa Central Hidroeléctrica Cañón del Pato (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sucre?

Start in Sucre, visit Laguna Yuraccocha, then Laguna Ichiccocha, then Laguna Parón, then Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, then Hatun Hirka, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.