Huancavelica district, Peru

Places to visit near Anchonga

Anchonga is a town in Huancavelica district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia Santa Ana (39 km), Laguna Jeullacocha (39 km) and Yana Urqu (47 km).

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Anchonga at a glance

Location
Huancavelica district, Peru
Coordinates
12.8833° S, 74.7000° W
Places within 50 km
109 (4 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 churches

Top places to visit near Anchonga

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

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anchonga. The closest is Pampas Constancia (14 km); the best-known is Yana Urqu (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Yana Urqu · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Kuntur Wamani · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Ch'aqra Punta · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Hatun Rit'i · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~31 km
  • Wayra Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Wayra Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~34 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Anchonga

66 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Anchonga. The closest is Laguna Totorcocha (17 km); the best-known is Laguna Jeullacocha (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Anchonga

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Anchonga. The closest is Monumento del Hombre Anccara (15 km); the best-known is Killa Mach'ay (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Anchonga

21 churches within 100 km of Anchonga. The closest is Iglesia de San Juan de Dios (14 km); the best-known is Iglesia Santa Ana (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Anchonga

14 parks within 100 km of Anchonga. The closest is Plaza Pueblo Viejo (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Anchonga

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Anchonga. The closest is Saccsachaca (38 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Anchonga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 161 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anchonga
  2. 47 km Yana Urqu · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  3. 16 km Kuntur Wamani · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  4. 19 km Laguna Jeullacocha · lake, Huancavelica
  5. 10 km Iglesia Santa Ana · church, Huancavelica
  6. 53 km Killa Mach'ay · fort, Huancavelica
  7. 16 km Back to Anchonga

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anchonga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2691Pampas Constancia (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3766Laguna Totorcocha (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1324Monumento del Hombre Anccara (15 km)
    Churches1421Iglesia de San Juan de Dios (14 km)
    Parks1114Plaza Pueblo Viejo (14 km)
    Other attractions56Agua Termales Huapa (18 km)
    Waterfalls14Saccsachaca (38 km)
    Museums23Museo de la Memoria (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Humedal de Huaper (55 km)

    Anchonga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anchonga?

    Killa Mach'ay (fort, about 16 km), Iglesia Santa Ana (church, about 39 km), Laguna Jeullacocha (lake, about 39 km), Yana Urqu (viewpoint, about 47 km), Kuntur Wamani (viewpoint, about 49 km), Uchkus Inkañan (heritage site, about 29 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Anchonga?

    Pampas Constancia, about 14 km by road; Hatun Rit'i (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Anchonga?

    Laguna Totorcocha, about 17 km by road; Laguna Choclococha (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Anchonga?

    Monumento del Hombre Anccara, about 15 km by road; Killa Mach'ay (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anchonga?

    Start in Anchonga, visit Yana Urqu, then Kuntur Wamani, then Laguna Jeullacocha, then Iglesia Santa Ana, then Killa Mach'ay, and drive back — about 161 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anchonga?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Anchonga

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