Huancavelica district, Peru

Places to visit near Callanmarca

Callanmarca is a town in Huancavelica district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Iglesia Santa Ana (47 km), Laguna Jeullacocha (48 km) and Yana Urqu (56 km).

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Callanmarca at a glance

Location
Huancavelica district, Peru
Coordinates
12.8667° S, 74.6333° W
Places within 50 km
97 (2 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 Callanmarca

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

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Callanmarca. The closest is Pampas Constancia (22 km); the best-known is Hatun Rit'i (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hatun Rit'i · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~35 km
  • Yana Urqu · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Kuntur Wamani · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Wayra Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~39 km
  • Puka Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~40 km
  • Ch'aqra Punta · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~61 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Callanmarca

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Callanmarca. The closest is Laguna Totorcocha (8 km); the best-known is Laguna Jeullacocha (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Callanmarca

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Callanmarca. The closest is Killa Mach'ay (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Callanmarca

24 churches within 100 km of Callanmarca. The closest is Iglesia de San Juan de Dios (20 km); the best-known is Iglesia Santa Ana (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Callanmarca

14 parks within 100 km of Callanmarca. The closest is Plaza (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Callanmarca

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Callanmarca. The closest is Saccsachaca (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Callanmarca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 155 km on the road.

  1. Start in Callanmarca
  2. 7 km Killa Mach'ay · fort, Huancavelica
  3. 39 km Hatun Rit'i · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  4. 48 km Laguna Jeullacocha · lake, Huancavelica
  5. 10 km Iglesia Santa Ana · church, Huancavelica
  6. 16 km Uchkus Inkañan · heritage site, Huancavelica
  7. 35 km Back to Callanmarca

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How to reach Callanmarca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Callanmarca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1683Pampas Constancia (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3663Laguna Totorcocha (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1126Killa Mach'ay (7 km)
    Churches1424Iglesia de San Juan de Dios (20 km)
    Parks1114Plaza (9 km)
    Waterfalls16Saccsachaca (46 km)
    Other attractions56Agua Termales Huapa (25 km)
    Museums23Museo de la Memoria (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Humedal de Huaper (47 km)

    Callanmarca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Callanmarca?

    Killa Mach'ay (fort, about 7 km), Iglesia Santa Ana (church, about 47 km), Laguna Jeullacocha (lake, about 48 km), Laguna Totorcocha (lake, about 8 km), Plaza (park, about 9 km), Uchkus Inkañan (heritage site, about 35 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Callanmarca?

    Pampas Constancia, about 22 km by road; Hatun Rit'i (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Callanmarca?

    Laguna Totorcocha, about 8 km by road; Laguna Choclococha (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Callanmarca?

    Killa Mach'ay, about 7 km by road; Monumento del Hombre Anccara (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Callanmarca?

    Start in Callanmarca, visit Killa Mach'ay, then Hatun Rit'i, then Laguna Jeullacocha, then Iglesia Santa Ana, then Uchkus Inkañan, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Callanmarca?

    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 Callanmarca

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