Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Ahuac

Ahuac is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 0 caves. The must-see places are Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (19 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (21 km) and Kawituyuq (33 km).

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Ahuac at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Coordinates
12.0667° S, 75.3500° W
Places within 50 km
45 (8 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 Ahuac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ahuac: 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 Ahuac

136 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ahuac. The closest is Mantaro Valley (21 km); the best-known is Kawituyuq (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kawituyuq · viewpoint · Junín · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Mantaro Valley · viewpoint · Junín · ~21 km
  • Tuqtu · viewpoint · Junín · ~30 km
  • Suyruqucha · viewpoint · Junín · ~52 km · Must-see
  • T'uruqucha · viewpoint · Junín · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Challwayuq · viewpoint · Junín · ~34 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ahuac

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ahuac. The closest is Lake Ñahuimpuquio (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ahuac

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ahuac. The closest is Arhuaturo (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Ahuac

6 caves within 100 km of Ahuac. The closest is Sima Pumacocha (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ahuac

4 churches within 100 km of Ahuac. The closest is Capilla Callamaquishay (4 km); the best-known is Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ahuac

2 parks within 100 km of Ahuac. The closest is Parque de la Identidad Huanca (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ahuac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ahuac
  2. 8 km Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín · museum, Junín
  3. 12 km Parque de la Identidad Huanca · park, Junín
  4. 3 km Basílica Catedral de Huancayo · church, Junín
  5. 17 km Arhuaturo · heritage site, Junín
  6. 1 km Lake Ñahuimpuquio · lake, Junín
  7. 2 km Back to Ahuac

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ahuac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints18136Mantaro Valley (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1351Lake Ñahuimpuquio (2 km)
    Forts & heritage414Arhuaturo (3 km)
    Caves06Sima Pumacocha (65 km)
    Churches44Capilla Callamaquishay (4 km)
    Parks22Parque de la Identidad Huanca (21 km)
    Museums22Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (8 km)
    Other attractions22Plaza Huamanmarca (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (51 km)

    Ahuac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ahuac?

    Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 19 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 21 km), Lake Ñahuimpuquio (lake, about 2 km), Arhuaturo (heritage site, about 3 km), Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (museum, about 8 km), Kawituyuq (viewpoint, about 33 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ahuac?

    Mantaro Valley, about 21 km by road; Tuqtu (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ahuac?

    Lake Ñahuimpuquio, about 2 km by road; Laguna de Ñahuinpuquio (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ahuac?

    Arhuaturo, about 3 km by road; Vadama (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ahuac?

    Start in Ahuac, visit Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín, then Parque de la Identidad Huanca, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, then Arhuaturo, then Lake Ñahuimpuquio, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ahuac?

    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.

    Towns near Ahuac

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