Ancash district, Peru

Places to visit near Urpay

Urpay is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pilanku (19 km), Qulluta (25 km) and Laguna Challhuacocha (53 km).

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Urpay at a glance

Location
Ancash district, Peru
Coordinates
8.3472° S, 77.3894° W
Places within 50 km
77 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Urpay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Urpay: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Urpay

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Urpay. The closest is Grande Laguna (16 km); the best-known is Laguna Huascacocha (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Urpay

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Urpay. The closest is Garhuash (18 km); the best-known is Pilanku (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pilanku · viewpoint · Ancash · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Qulluta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Garhuash · viewpoint · La Libertad · ~18 km
  • Cerro Matca · viewpoint · La Libertad · ~20 km
  • Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~68 km · Must-see

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Churches near Urpay

9 churches within 100 km of Urpay. The closest is Iglesia Evangélica Peruana Urpay (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Urpay

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urpay. The closest is Restos Arqueológicos Garhuash (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Urpay

5 parks within 100 km of Urpay. The closest is Plaza de Armas de el Porvenir (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Urpay

3 caves within 100 km of Urpay. The closest is Cueva Negra (91 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Urpay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 192 km on the road.

  1. Start in Urpay
  2. 53 km Laguna Challhuacocha · lake, Ancash
  3. 46 km Qulluta · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 12 km Pilanku · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 42 km Laguna Negra · lake, La Libertad
  6. 9 km Laguna Huascacocha · lake, La Libertad
  7. 30 km Back to Urpay

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How to reach Urpay

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urpay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3562Grande Laguna (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints751Garhuash (18 km)
    Other attractions1517Nueva Alcantarilla Km 0+170 (16 km)
    Churches99Iglesia Evangélica Peruana Urpay (1 km)
    Forts & heritage69Restos Arqueológicos Garhuash (18 km)
    Parks55Plaza de Armas de el Porvenir (15 km)
    Caves03Cueva Negra (91 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Bosques de Shunté y Mishollo Regional Conservation Area (80 km)
    Waterfalls02Catarata de Ayra Pajtza (85 km)
    Museums01Museo Arqueológico Zonal de Cabana (85 km)
    Treks01Santa Cruz Trek (92 km)

    Urpay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urpay?

    Pilanku (viewpoint, about 19 km), Qulluta (viewpoint, about 25 km), Iglesia Evangélica Peruana Urpay (church, about 1 km), Laguna Huascacocha (lake, about 30 km), Laguna Challhuacocha (lake, about 53 km), Laguna Negra (lake, about 35 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 other attractions, 9 churches, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Urpay?

    Grande Laguna, about 16 km by road; Laguna Cochapita (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Urpay?

    Garhuash, about 18 km by road; Pilanku (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Urpay?

    Iglesia Evangélica Peruana Urpay, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Santo Toribio (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urpay?

    Start in Urpay, visit Laguna Challhuacocha, then Qulluta, then Pilanku, then Laguna Negra, then Laguna Huascacocha, and drive back — about 192 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urpay?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Urpay

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