Places to visit near

Taurija

Taurija is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 churches. The must-see places are Pilanku, Qulluta and Laguna Challhuacocha.

8.3086° S, 77.4219° W

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see21
Notable64
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Taurija

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

194 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 Taurija
  2. Pilankuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Qullutaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Laguna Challhuacochalake · 45 min
  5. Pelagatoslake · 45 min
  6. Laguna Huascacochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Taurija
Today’s loopTaurijaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Taurija?

Pilanku (viewpoint, about 23 km), Qulluta (viewpoint, about 26 km), Laguna Challhuacocha (lake, about 48 km), Iglesia Evangélica Peruana Urpay (church, about 7 km), Laguna Huascacocha (lake, about 34 km), Pelagatos (lake, about 55 km).

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

71 places on Spotwander: 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 4 churches, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Taurija?

Laguna Huampacocha, about 19 km by road; Laguna La Luna (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taurija?

Pilanku, about 23 km by road; Garhuash (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Taurija?

Start in Taurija, visit Pilanku, then Qulluta, then Laguna Challhuacocha, then Pelagatos, then Laguna Huascacocha, and drive back — about 194 km by road in all.