Places to visit near

Ataura

Ataura is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, Paca Lagoon and Lake Tragadero.

11.8013° S, 75.4397° W

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km41
Must-see43
Notable182
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ataura

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

104 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ataura
  2. Iglesia Matriz de Jaujachurch · 30 min
  3. Lake Tragaderolake · 45 min
  4. Tunanmarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Paca Lagoonlake · 45 min
  6. Suyruquchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ataura
Today’s loopAtauraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ataura?

Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 9 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 13 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 15 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 24 km), Suyruqucha (viewpoint, about 30 km), Tipiqucha (lake, about 31 km).

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

41 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 cave, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ataura?

Muntirayuq, about 20 km by road; Mantaro Valley (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ataura?

Paca Lagoon, about 13 km by road; Lake Tragadero (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ataura?

Start in Ataura, visit Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Lake Tragadero, then Tunanmarka, then Paca Lagoon, then Suyruqucha, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.