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Things to see in San Miguel de la Pascana (Peru): 18 places and when to go
San Miguel de la Pascana is a town in Peru, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Nature (1), Wildlife (1). The best known are Nazca lines and Museo Maria Reiche. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Peru · -14.6817, -75.1367
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 365 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Miguel de la Pascana
The places in and around San Miguel de la Pascana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Nazca linesLarge geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in Peru5.9 km
- Museo Maria ReicheMuseum in Peru5 m
- Nazca Spider geoglyphHistory2.1 km
- Nazca Hummingbird geoglyphHistory1.7 km
- Nazca Condor GeoglyphGeoglyph depicting a condor in Nazca2.1 km
- Nazca Delta geoglyphHistory3.8 km
- Nazca Flamingo geoglyphHistory2.6 km
- Nazca Flower geoglyphHistory2.4 km
- Nazca Frigate Bird geoglyphHistory2.7 km
- Nazca Man geoglyphArchaeological site14 km
- Nazca Lizard geoglyphHistory2.7 km
- Nazca Parrot geoglyphHistory3.3 km
- Nazca Mandala Square geoglyphArchaeological site5.6 km
- Nazca Hands geoglyphHistory2.8 km
- Nazca Monkey geoglyphHistory2.8 km
- Nazca Pelican geoglyphHistory2.8 km
- Nazca Traveller east geoglyphArchaeological site10 km
- Nazca Traveller west geoglyphHistory12 km
When to go to San Miguel de la Pascana
The best time to visit San Miguel de la Pascana is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:47
- FebPossible12:28
- MarPossible12:06
- AprBest time11:40
- MayBest time11:19
- JunBest time11:08
- JulBest time11:13
- AugBest time11:31
- SepBest time11:55
- OctPossible12:20
- NovPossible12:42
- DecPossible12:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 08. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Miguel de la Pascana
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 365 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nazca5 places27 km
- Pisco, Peru6 places159 km
- Chincha Alta5 places177 km
- Ayacucho7 places195 km
- Huancavelica8 places211 km
- Lunahuaná5 places220 km
And all of Peru, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Miguel de la Pascana?
The best known: Nazca lines, Museo Maria Reiche. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Miguel de la Pascana?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 52 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 08.
How do you get to San Miguel de la Pascana?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 365 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Miguel de la Pascana as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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