Places to visit near

Acobamba

Acobamba is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tarmatambo, Gruta de Huagapo and Laguna Huascacocha.

11.3525° S, 75.6621° W

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see40
Notable154
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Acobamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

81 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 Acobamba
  2. Rumi Pukyuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Yanamarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gruta de Huagapocave · 1 hrs
  5. Tarmatamboheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Warmi Sinqaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Acobamba
Today’s loopAcobambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Acobamba?

Tarmatambo (heritage site, about 17 km), Gruta de Huagapo (cave, about 21 km), Wayunkayuq (viewpoint, about 3 km), Rumi Pukyu (viewpoint, about 5 km), Yanamarka (heritage site, about 6 km), Yana Urqu (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

40 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Acobamba?

Wayunkayuq, about 3 km by road; Rumi Pukyu (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Acobamba?

Waskhaqucha (Huasahuasi, Huacuas), about 27 km by road; Qanchisqucha (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Acobamba?

Start in Acobamba, visit Rumi Pukyu, then Yanamarka, then Gruta de Huagapo, then Tarmatambo, then Warmi Sinqa, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.