Ica district, Peru

Places to visit near Sunampe

Sunampe is a town in Ica district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 56 churches, 35 beaches & coast, 22 parks and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are La Centinela (3 km), Band of Holes (55 km) and Paracas Bay (58 km).

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Sunampe at a glance

Location
Ica district, Peru
Coordinates
13.4270° S, 76.1636° W
Places within 50 km
154 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Sunampe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sunampe: 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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Churches near Sunampe

68 churches within 100 km of Sunampe. The closest is Alianza Cristiana y Misionera (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sunampe

53 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sunampe. The closest is Playa El Socorro (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Sunampe

36 parks within 100 km of Sunampe. The closest is Plazuela Bolognesi (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Sunampe

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sunampe. The closest is Sunampe (1 km); the best-known is La Centinela (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sunampe

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sunampe. The closest is Desierto California (40 km); the best-known is Chincha Island (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Sunampe

8 museums within 100 km of Sunampe. The closest is Alcázar de Abdalá (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sunampe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 184 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sunampe
  2. 3 km La Centinela · heritage site, Ica
  3. 55 km Paracas Bay · beach
  4. 24 km Túpac Amaru II · heritage site, Ica
  5. 37 km Band of Holes · heritage site, Ica
  6. 6 km Pukatampu · heritage site, Ica
  7. 59 km Back to Sunampe

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How to reach Sunampe

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    Within 15 km of Sunampe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sunampe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5668Alianza Cristiana y Misionera (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3553Playa El Socorro (4 km)
    Parks2236Plazuela Bolognesi (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1830Sunampe (1 km)
    Other attractions915Agropecuaria Rio Bravo Hnos Sac (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Desierto California (40 km)
    Museums38Alcázar de Abdalá (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves37Isla (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Laguna Botija (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25La Culebrilla (18 km)

    Sunampe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sunampe?

    La Centinela (heritage site, about 3 km), Alianza Cristiana y Misionera (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Cristiana Gosén (church, about 1 km), Movimiento Misionero Mundial (church, about 1 km), Sunampe (heritage site, about 1 km), MCyM Chincha (church, about 2 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 35 beaches & coast, 22 parks, 18 forts & heritage, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Sunampe?

    Alianza Cristiana y Misionera, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Cristiana Gosén (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sunampe?

    Playa El Socorro, about 4 km by road; Playa La Perla (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Sunampe?

    Plazuela Bolognesi, about 4 km by road; La Gran Familia (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sunampe?

    Start in Sunampe, visit La Centinela, then Paracas Bay, then Túpac Amaru II, then Band of Holes, then Pukatampu, and drive back — about 184 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sunampe?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Sunampe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sunampe’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.