Places to visit near

Caja

Caja is a town in Huancavelica district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 31 churches. The must-see places are Pikimachay, Laguna Pampacocha and Marayniyoq.

12.8833° S, 74.4667° W

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see14
Notable92
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Caja

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:53 pm

145 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 Caja
  2. Killa Mach'ayfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kuntur Sinqaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Laguna Pampacochalake · 45 min
  5. Marayniyoqheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pikimachayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Caja
Today’s loopCajaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Caja?

Killa Mach'ay (fort, about 16 km), Pikimachay (heritage site, about 39 km), Laguna Pampacocha (lake, about 43 km), Marayniyoq (heritage site, about 44 km), Kuntur Sinqa (viewpoint, about 27 km), Templo de Santo Domingo (church, about 50 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 18 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caja?

Kuntur Sinqa, about 27 km by road; Ampatuyoc (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Caja?

Laguna Yanalara, about 5 km by road; Laguna Jolpacocha (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Caja?

Start in Caja, visit Killa Mach'ay, then Kuntur Sinqa, then Laguna Pampacocha, then Marayniyoq, then Pikimachay, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.