The 15 Best Day Trips from Santiago de Surco

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Santiago de Surco, Peru, led by Callao, Chosica, Huaral. The closest is Callao, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Santiago de Surco

  1. 1

    Callao, Peru

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Santiago de Surco

    Known for Congreso de la República.

  2. 2

    Chosica, Peru

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Santiago de Surco
  3. 3

    Huaral, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north of Santiago de Surco
  4. 4

    Huacho, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Santiago de Surco
  5. 5

    La Oroya, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Santiago de Surco
  6. 6

    Imperial, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-east of Santiago de Surco
  7. 7

    Nuevo Imperial, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-east of Santiago de Surco
  8. 8

    Chancay, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Santiago de Surco
  9. 9

    Hualmay, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Santiago de Surco
  10. 10

    San Vicente de Cañete, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Santiago de Surco
  11. 11

    Huaura, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-west of Santiago de Surco
  12. 12

    Mala, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Santiago de Surco
  13. 13

    Santa María, Peru

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-east of Santiago de Surco
  14. 14

    Chilca, Peru

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Santiago de Surco
  15. 15

    Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Santiago de Surco

A sample day: Santiago de Surco to Callao

  1. 08:30Leave Santiago de Surco
  2. 08:55Arrive in Callao (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Congreso de la República
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Callao
  6. 14:55Head back to Santiago de Surco
  7. 15:20Home in Santiago de Surco

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Santiago de Surco?
The best day trips from Santiago de Surco are Callao, Chosica, Huaral, Huacho, La Oroya. The closest is Callao, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Santiago de Surco?
Callao is the closest, 17 km north-west of Santiago de Surco, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Santiago de Surco?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Santiago de Surco: Callao (25 min), Santa María (30 min), Chosica (45 min), Chilca (1 hr).
Where can I go for a weekend from Santiago de Surco?
For a weekend away from Santiago de Surco, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: La Oroya (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Huaura (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Santa Rosa de Sacco (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Hualmay (133 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Santiago de Surco?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is La Oroya at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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