Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Maparaju
Maparaju is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Maparaju: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Maparaju
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Maparaju — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.44986, -77.30457. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Maparaju
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~16 km · Must-see
- Laguna Churup · lake · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
- Maria Jiray Falls · waterfall · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
- Huascarán National Park · sanctuary · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~22 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lauricocha · lake · Ancash · ~24 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~25 km · Must-see
- Museo Nacional de Chavín · museum · Ancash · ~25 km · Must-see
- Chavin Archaeological Site · fort · Ancash · ~26 km · Must-see
- Willkawayin · fort · Ancash · ~29 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~29 km · Must-see
- Baños Termales de Monterrey · attraction · Ancash · ~32 km · Must-see
- Honkopampa · fort · Ancash · ~32 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lejiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Laguna Querococha · lake · Ancash · ~37 km · Must-see
- Huacramarca · fort · Ancash · ~42 km · Must-see
- Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Laguna Carhuacocha · lake · Huánuco · ~49 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Maparaju
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~16 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~22 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~29 km · Must-see
- Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Yanashallash · viewpoint · Ancash · ~63 km · Must-see
- Pastoruri · viewpoint · Ancash · ~67 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~75 km · Must-see
- Yuraq Kallapu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~85 km · Must-see
- Quntayqucha Punta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~91 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Maparaju yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Maparaju?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Maparaju?
Nearby: Auqui (viewpoint, 16 km), Laguna Churup (lake, 18 km), Maria Jiray Falls (waterfall, 20 km), Huascarán National Park (sanctuary, 20 km), Tuctopunta (viewpoint, 22 km), Laguna Lauricocha (lake, 24 km).
Is Maparaju worth visiting?
Maparaju is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.