Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Acolla

Acolla is a town in Junín district, Peru, home to about 6,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Lake Tragadero (5 km), Paca Lagoon (6 km) and Tunanmarka (7 km).

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Acolla at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Population
about 6,805
Coordinates
11.7319° S, 75.5463° W
Places within 50 km
37 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Acolla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Acolla: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Acolla

182 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acolla. The closest is Muntirayuq (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Acolla

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Acolla. The closest is Lake Tragadero (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Acolla

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acolla. The closest is Hatunmarka (2 km); the best-known is Tunanmarka (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Acolla

8 caves within 100 km of Acolla. The closest is Pintish Machay (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Acolla

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Acolla. The closest is Cascada (67 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Acolla

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Acolla. The closest is Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (68 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Acolla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acolla
  2. 6 km Paca Lagoon · lake, Junín
  3. 6 km Iglesia Matriz de Jauja · church, Junín
  4. 6 km Lake Tragadero · lake, Junín
  5. 4 km Hatunmarka · heritage site, Junín
  6. 6 km Tunanmarka · heritage site, Junín
  7. 7 km Back to Acolla

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acolla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints20182Muntirayuq (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs946Lake Tragadero (5 km)
    Forts & heritage511Hatunmarka (2 km)
    Caves28Pintish Machay (31 km)
    Waterfalls08Cascada (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (68 km)
    Churches13Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (9 km)
    Parks02Parque de la Identidad Huanca (65 km)
    Museums02Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (58 km)
    Other attractions02Plaza Huamanmarca (66 km)

    Acolla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acolla?

    Lake Tragadero (lake, about 5 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 6 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 7 km), Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 9 km), Hatunmarka (heritage site, about 2 km), Muntirayuq (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Acolla?

    Muntirayuq, about 19 km by road; Waqraqucha (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Acolla?

    Lake Tragadero, about 5 km by road; Paca Lagoon (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acolla?

    Hatunmarka, about 2 km by road; Tunanmarka (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acolla?

    Start in Acolla, visit Paca Lagoon, then Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Lake Tragadero, then Hatunmarka, then Tunanmarka, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acolla?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves.

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