Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Alis

Alis is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 4 caves. The must-see places are Laguna Piquecocha (5 km), Huamanmarca (16 km) and Yana P'unqu (18 km).

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Alis at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
12.2786° S, 75.7869° W
Places within 50 km
95 (22 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 Alis

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

144 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alis. The closest is Muchka (3 km); the best-known is Yana P'unqu (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alis

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alis. The closest is Laguna Piquecocha (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Alis

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alis. The closest is Huamanmarca (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Alis

4 caves within 100 km of Alis. The closest is Sima Pumacocha (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Alis

3 churches within 100 km of Alis. The closest is Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Alis

2 parks within 100 km of Alis. The closest is Cerrito (86 km); the best-known is Parque de la Identidad Huanca (86 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Alis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alis
  2. 18 km Yana P'unqu · viewpoint, Lima
  3. 3 km Pumacocha · lake, Lima
  4. 23 km Huamanmarca · heritage site, Lima
  5. 18 km Laguna Piquecocha · lake, Lima
  6. 3 km Muchka · viewpoint, Lima
  7. 3 km Back to Alis

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How to reach Alis

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints70144Muchka (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1845Laguna Piquecocha (5 km)
    Forts & heritage29Huamanmarca (16 km)
    Caves44Sima Pumacocha (20 km)
    Churches03Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (80 km)
    Parks02Cerrito (86 km)
    Museums02Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (74 km)
    Other attractions02Plaza Huamanmarca (84 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (26 km)
    Waterfalls01Antankallo Waterfall (99 km)

    Alis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alis?

    Laguna Piquecocha (lake, about 5 km), Huamanmarca (heritage site, about 16 km), Yana P'unqu (viewpoint, about 18 km), Pumacocha (lake, about 20 km), Muchka (viewpoint, about 3 km), Puka Puka (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 4 caves, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alis?

    Muchka, about 3 km by road; Puka Puka (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Alis?

    Laguna Piquecocha, about 5 km by road; Lake Cochabamba (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alis?

    Huamanmarca, about 16 km by road; Pirca Pirca (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alis?

    Start in Alis, visit Yana P'unqu, then Pumacocha, then Huamanmarca, then Laguna Piquecocha, then Muchka, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alis?

    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 Alis

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alis’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.