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La Pampa

Ancash, Peru · South America

About La Pampa

La Pampa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Yanac, 1km from Cañón del Pato.

La Pampa is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 857, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, La Pampa sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Pampa to your route.

About La Pampa

La Pampa District is one of seven districts of the Corongo Province in Peru.

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La Pampa offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is La Pampa located?

La Pampa is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -8.6620 latitude, -77.9012 longitude.

What is the population of La Pampa?

La Pampa has a population of approximately 857 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
857
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Ancash
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-8.6620, -77.9012

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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South AmericaPeruAncashTown

Worth the detour from La Pampa

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Cañón del Pato

Narrow Ancash gorge where the road follows the Santa River through roughly 35 single-lane rock tunnels.

1 km · about 5 min drive

famous road

Cañón del Pato Road

White-knuckle canyon road through the Duck Canyon gorge, squeezing between the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra via some 35 hand-cut single-lane tunnels above the Río Santa.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Laguna Paron

The largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at 4,185 m, a hard turquoise pool beneath the pyramid of Artesonraju. Reached by a steep 32 km unpaved road from Caraz.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Laguna 69

A breathtaking turquoise glacial lake at 4,600 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near La Pampa

  • Right hereCañón del PatoNarrow Ancash gorge where the road follows the Santa River through roughly 35 single-lane rock tunnels.
  • 19 kmCañón del Pato RoadWhite-knuckle canyon road through the Duck Canyon gorge, squeezing between the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra via some 35 hand-cut single-lane tunnels above the Río Santa.
  • 45 kmLaguna ParonThe largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca at 4,185 m, a hard turquoise pool beneath the pyramid of Artesonraju. Reached by a steep 32 km unpaved road from Caraz.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near La Pampa.

Yanac

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km awayPop. 311

Yuracmarca

🇵🇪 Peru

8 km away

Corongo

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km away

Yupán

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km awayPop. 689

Bambas

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km awayPop. 159

Aco

🇵🇪 Peru

16 km awayPop. 284

Cusca

🇵🇪 Peru

17 km awayPop. 494

Huallanca

🇵🇪 Peru

18 km awayPop. 400

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