Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Parón
Parón is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Parón: 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 Parón
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 Parón — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -8.95632, -77.61364. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Parón
- Lake 69 · lake · Ancash · ~8 km · Must-see
- Laguna Parón · lake · Ancash · ~9 km · Must-see
- Laguna Ichiccocha · lake · Ancash · ~9 km · Must-see
- Urqunqucha · lake · Ancash · ~12 km · Must-see
- Lake Pucacocha · lake · Ancash · ~14 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~16 km · Must-see
- Llanganuco lakes · lake · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yuraccocha · lake · Ancash · ~19 km · Must-see
- Laguna Huecrococha · lake · Ancash · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko · fort · Ancash · ~30 km · Must-see
- Laguna Chequiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~33 km · Must-see
- Laguna Auquishcocha · lake · Ancash · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cueva del Guitarrero · cave · Ancash · ~37 km · Must-see
- Huacramarca · fort · Ancash · ~39 km · Must-see
- Quanchisqucha · lake · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~47 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lejiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~48 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Parón
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~16 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~47 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~49 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~66 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~69 km · Must-see
- Qulluta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~69 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 Parón yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Parón?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Parón?
Nearby: Lake 69 (lake, 8 km), Laguna Parón (lake, 9 km), Laguna Ichiccocha (lake, 9 km), Urqunqucha (lake, 12 km), Lake Pucacocha (lake, 14 km), Santa Cruz (viewpoint, 16 km).
Is Parón worth visiting?
Parón is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.