Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Ventanilla

Ventanilla is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit — 90 forts & heritage, 42 museums, 33 parks and 31 churches. The must-see places are Complejo Arqueológico el Paraíso (11 km), Museo de Los Colli (14 km) and Necrópolis de Ancón (16 km).

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Ventanilla at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
11.8753° S, 77.1183° W
Places within 50 km
252 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Ventanilla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ventanilla: 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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Forts & heritage near Ventanilla

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ventanilla. The closest is Huaca Tambo Inga (7 km); the best-known is Complejo Arqueológico el Paraíso (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ventanilla

42 museums within 100 km of Ventanilla. The closest is Museo de Los Colli (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ventanilla

33 parks within 100 km of Ventanilla. The closest is Club Metropolitano Sinchi Roca (11 km); the best-known is Chabuca Granda (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Ventanilla

32 churches within 100 km of Ventanilla. The closest is Los Olivos (14 km); the best-known is Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ventanilla

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ventanilla. The closest is Ventanilla's Wetlands Regional Conservation Area (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Ventanilla

6 caves within 100 km of Ventanilla. The closest is Chivateros (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ventanilla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ventanilla
  2. 11 km Complejo Arqueológico el Paraíso · heritage site, Lima
  3. 7 km Huaca Santa Rosa · heritage site, Lima
  4. 6 km Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple · church, Lima
  5. 16 km Museo de Los Colli · museum, Lima
  6. 28 km Necrópolis de Ancón · heritage site, Lima
  7. 16 km Back to Ventanilla

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    Within 15 km of Ventanilla

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ventanilla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9090Huaca Tambo Inga (7 km)
    Museums4242Museo de Los Colli (14 km)
    Parks3333Club Metropolitano Sinchi Roca (11 km)
    Churches3132Los Olivos (14 km)
    Other attractions2424Quinta de Presa (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1112Ventanilla's Wetlands Regional Conservation Area (4 km)
    Caves66Chivateros (13 km)
    Waterfalls55Parque Las Cascadas (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44San Lorenzo Island (32 km)
    Beaches & coast34Gran Almirante Grau (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33San Jerónimo Hill (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna Antacocha (80 km)

    Ventanilla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ventanilla?

    Complejo Arqueológico el Paraíso (heritage site, about 11 km), Museo de Los Colli (museum, about 14 km), Necrópolis de Ancón (heritage site, about 16 km), Huaca Santa Rosa (heritage site, about 17 km), Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple (church, about 22 km), Chabuca Granda (park, about 23 km).

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

    252 places on Spotwander: 90 forts & heritage, 42 museums, 33 parks, 31 churches, 24 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ventanilla?

    Huaca Tambo Inga, about 7 km by road; Huaca Márquez (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ventanilla?

    Museo de Los Colli, about 14 km by road; Museo Regional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia Juan José Vega Tello (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ventanilla?

    Club Metropolitano Sinchi Roca, about 11 km by road; Club Metropolitano Lloque Yupanqui (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ventanilla?

    Start in Ventanilla, visit Complejo Arqueológico el Paraíso, then Huaca Santa Rosa, then Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple, then Museo de Los Colli, then Necrópolis de Ancón, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ventanilla?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Ventanilla

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