natural wonder
Laguna 69
A breathtaking turquoise glacial lake at 4,600 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Ancash, Peru · South America
San Nicolás sits on the route: 20 minutes from Pampachacra, 47km from Laguna 69.
San Nicolás is a town located in Ancash, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, San Nicolás 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 San Nicolás to your route.
San Nicolás is the Spanish name for Saint Nicholas, and may refer to:
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San Nicolás is located in Ancash, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -8.9757 latitude, -77.1893 longitude.
San Nicolás has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A breathtaking turquoise glacial lake at 4,600 meters in the Cordillera Blanca, surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.
47 km · about 55 min drive
national park
UNESCO park protecting the Cordillera Blanca, including the 6,768-metre Huascarán, entered on roads from Huaraz.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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