Huánuco district, Peru

Places to visit near Chavinillo

Chavinillo is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 0 caves. The must-see places are Hatun Uqhu Punta (12 km), Pampa Wasi (39 km) and Quriqucha (40 km).

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

Chavinillo at a glance

Location
Huánuco district, Peru
Coordinates
9.8585° S, 76.6085° W
Places within 50 km
52 (7 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 caves

Top places to visit near Chavinillo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chavinillo: 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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Things to see near Chavinillo, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Chavinillo

163 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chavinillo. The closest is T'akaq (4 km); the best-known is Hatun Uqhu Punta (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chavinillo

65 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chavinillo. The closest is Laguna Queñuanacocha (27 km); the best-known is Laguna Tambococha (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chavinillo

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chavinillo. The closest is Mazur (1 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Mazur · fort · Huánuco · ~1 km
  • Garu · fort · Huánuco · ~6 km
  • Hualpayunca · fort · Huánuco · ~13 km
  • Auquilohuagra · fort · Huánuco · ~13 km
  • Gongui · fort · Huánuco · ~23 km
  • Kotosh · fort · Huánuco · ~46 km · Must-see

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Caves near Chavinillo

5 caves within 100 km of Chavinillo. The closest is Cave Entrance (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Chavinillo

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Chavinillo. The closest is La Catarata (52 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Chavinillo

2 churches within 100 km of Chavinillo. The closest is San Sebastián (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chavinillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chavinillo
  2. 1 km Mazur · heritage site, Huánuco
  3. 6 km Garu · heritage site, Huánuco
  4. 8 km Corona Del Inca · viewpoint, Huánuco
  5. 9 km Hatun Uqhu Punta · viewpoint, Huánuco
  6. 10 km T'akaq · viewpoint, Huánuco
  7. 4 km Back to Chavinillo

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How to reach Chavinillo

    All places near Chavinillo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chavinillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints29163T'akaq (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1065Laguna Queñuanacocha (27 km)
    Forts & heritage1338Mazur (1 km)
    Caves05Cave Entrance (59 km)
    Waterfalls03La Catarata (52 km)
    Churches02San Sebastián (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (74 km)
    Other attractions02Baños Termales Medicinal Chavin (86 km)
    Museums01Museo Nacional de Chavín (87 km)

    Chavinillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chavinillo?

    Hatun Uqhu Punta (viewpoint, about 12 km), Mazur (heritage site, about 1 km), T'akaq (viewpoint, about 4 km), Garu (heritage site, about 6 km), Corona Del Inca (viewpoint, about 9 km), Laksha Warina (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chavinillo?

    T'akaq, about 4 km by road; Corona Del Inca (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chavinillo?

    Laguna Queñuanacocha, about 27 km by road; Laguna Salhuana (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chavinillo?

    Mazur, about 1 km by road; Garu (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chavinillo?

    Start in Chavinillo, visit Mazur, then Garu, then Corona Del Inca, then Hatun Uqhu Punta, then T'akaq, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chavinillo?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Chavinillo

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