Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Vicos
Vicos is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Vicos: 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 Vicos
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 Vicos — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.29378, -77.48761. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Vicos
- Laguna Lejiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~3 km · Must-see
- Honkopampa · fort · Ancash · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~12 km · Must-see
- Laguna Auquishcocha · lake · Ancash · ~17 km · Must-see
- Laguna Chequiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~17 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lauricocha · lake · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
- Huascarán National Park · sanctuary · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
- Huacramarca · fort · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
- Baños Termales de Monterrey · attraction · Ancash · ~25 km · Must-see
- Willkawayin · fort · Ancash · ~27 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~28 km · Must-see
- Laguna Churup · lake · Ancash · ~28 km · Must-see
- Cueva del Guitarrero · cave · Ancash · ~33 km · Must-see
- Llanganuco lakes · lake · Ancash · ~37 km · Must-see
- Maria Jiray Falls · waterfall · Ancash · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lake 69 · lake · Ancash · ~43 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Laguna Parón · lake · Ancash · ~49 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Vicos
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~12 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~28 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~49 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~54 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~63 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~70 km · Must-see
- Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~78 km · Must-see
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~80 km · Must-see
- Yanashallash · viewpoint · Ancash · ~95 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 Vicos yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Vicos?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Vicos?
Nearby: Laguna Lejiacocha (lake, 3 km), Honkopampa (fort, 11 km), Tarushcancha (viewpoint, 12 km), Laguna Auquishcocha (lake, 17 km), Laguna Chequiacocha (lake, 17 km), Laguna Lauricocha (lake, 18 km).
Is Vicos worth visiting?
Vicos is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.