Basílica Catedral de HuancayoIglesia Matriz de JaujaMantaro ValleyLake TragaderoTipiquchaPaca Lagoon
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Aco

Aco is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, Parque de la Identidad Huanca and Iglesia Matriz de Jauja.

11.9571° S, 75.3700° W

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see44
Notable181
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, church near Aco
Must-see

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo

Church · 27 km

Parque de la Identidad Huanca, park near Aco
Must-see

Parque de la Identidad Huanca

Park · 27 km

Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, church near Aco
Must-see

Iglesia Matriz de Jauja

Church · 31 km

Places near Aco by type

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One day from Aco

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:29 pm

159 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aco
  2. Mantaro Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Lake Tragaderolake · 45 min
  4. Iglesia Matriz de Jaujachurch · 30 min
  5. Tipiquchalake · 45 min
  6. Basílica Catedral de Huancayochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Aco
Today’s loopAcoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aco?

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 27 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 27 km), Mantaro Valley (viewpoint, about 8 km), Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 31 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 36 km), Tipiqucha (lake, about 36 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aco?

53 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aco?

Mantaro Valley, about 8 km by road; Muntirayuq (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Aco?

Lake Ñahuimpuquio, about 16 km by road; Lake Pumacocha (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aco?

Start in Aco, visit Mantaro Valley, then Lake Tragadero, then Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Tipiqucha, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, and drive back — about 159 km by road in all.