Places to visit near

Yanac

Yanac is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are San Julian, Collpa Janca and Laguna Llamacocha.

8.6167° S, 77.8667° W

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see34
Notable93
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Yanac

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

92 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 Yanac
  2. San Julianviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Collpa Jancaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Kuntur Wasiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Laguna Llamacochalake · 45 min
  6. Laguna Piticochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Yanac
Today’s loopYanacStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yanac?

San Julian (viewpoint, about 12 km), Collpa Janca (viewpoint, about 16 km), Laguna Llamacocha (lake, about 21 km), Kuntur Wasi (viewpoint, about 21 km), Laguna Piticocha (lake, about 26 km), Quyllurqucha (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 7 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yanac?

Quyllurqucha, about 11 km by road; San Julian (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Yanac?

Laguna Llamacocha, about 21 km by road; Laguna Piticocha (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yanac?

Start in Yanac, visit San Julian, then Collpa Janca, then Kuntur Wasi, then Laguna Llamacocha, then Laguna Piticocha, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.