Huánuco district, Peru

Places to visit near Ambo

Ambo is a town in Huánuco district, Peru, home to about 6,865 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pichcacocha Lakes (18 km), Kotosh (29 km) and Wamanripayuq (49 km).

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Ambo, Peru
Ambo, Huánuco district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ambo at a glance

Location
Huánuco district, Peru
Population
about 6,865
Coordinates
10.1308° S, 76.2047° W
Places within 50 km
34 (3 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

Top places to visit near Ambo

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

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ambo. The closest is P'aqla Tanka (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ambo

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ambo. The closest is Pichcacocha Lakes (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ambo

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ambo. The closest is Hatun Uchku (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ambo

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Ambo. The closest is La Catarata (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Ambo

4 caves within 100 km of Ambo. The closest is Cave of Lauricocha (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ambo

2 churches within 100 km of Ambo. The closest is San Sebastián (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ambo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ambo
  2. 1 km Hatun Uchku · heritage site, Huánuco
  3. 19 km Yanaqucha · lake, Huánuco
  4. 15 km Pichcacocha Lakes · lake, Huánuco
  5. 24 km Kotosh · heritage site, Huánuco
  6. 22 km Awkimarka · heritage site, Huánuco
  7. 8 km Back to Ambo

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From travellers near Ambo

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How to reach Ambo

    All places near Ambo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ambo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1097P'aqla Tanka (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1344Pichcacocha Lakes (18 km)
    Forts & heritage822Hatun Uchku (1 km)
    Waterfalls14La Catarata (30 km)
    Caves04Cave of Lauricocha (65 km)
    Churches22San Sebastián (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (82 km)

    Ambo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ambo?

    Pichcacocha Lakes (lake, about 18 km), Hatun Uchku (heritage site, about 1 km), Awkimarka (heritage site, about 8 km), Kotosh (heritage site, about 29 km), Yanaqucha (lake, about 19 km), Laguna Huampa (lake, about 20 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ambo?

    P'aqla Tanka, about 23 km by road; Algay (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ambo?

    Pichcacocha Lakes, about 18 km by road; Yanaqucha (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ambo?

    Hatun Uchku, about 1 km by road; Awkimarka (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ambo?

    Start in Ambo, visit Hatun Uchku, then Yanaqucha, then Pichcacocha Lakes, then Kotosh, then Awkimarka, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ambo?

    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.

    Towns near Ambo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ambo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ambo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.