Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Chicche

Chicche is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage and 10 churches. The must-see places are Inkamachay (28 km), Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (34 km) and Parque de la Identidad Huanca (37 km).

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Chicche at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Coordinates
12.3000° S, 75.2833° W
Places within 50 km
56 (6 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 Chicche

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

130 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chicche. The closest is Waqra Willka (29 km); the best-known is Kawituyuq (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chicche

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chicche. The closest is Qiwllaqucha (Junín) (31 km); the best-known is Yurajcocha (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chicche

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chicche. The closest is Cotocoto (12 km); the best-known is Inkamachay (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chicche

13 churches within 100 km of Chicche. The closest is Capilla de Chuchin (18 km); the best-known is Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chicche

10 parks within 100 km of Chicche. The closest is Parque de Cioche (6 km); the best-known is Parque de la Identidad Huanca (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Chicche

4 museums within 100 km of Chicche. The closest is Museo Paleontológico De Huacrapuquio (21 km); the best-known is Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Chicche

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 228 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chicche
  2. 45 km Yurajcocha · lake, Junín
  3. 59 km Kawituyuq · viewpoint, Junín
  4. 51 km Basílica Catedral de Huancayo · church, Junín
  5. 3 km Parque de la Identidad Huanca · park, Junín
  6. 42 km Inkamachay · heritage site, Huancavelica
  7. 28 km Back to Chicche

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How to reach Chicche

    All places near Chicche by distance

    Within 15 km of Chicche

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chicche by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints14130Waqra Willka (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs942Qiwllaqucha (Junín) (31 km)
    Forts & heritage715Cotocoto (12 km)
    Churches1013Capilla de Chuchin (18 km)
    Parks1010Parque de Cioche (6 km)
    Museums34Museo Paleontológico De Huacrapuquio (21 km)
    Caves04Qaqa Mach'ay (56 km)
    Other attractions33San Miguel Arcángel de Moya (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (68 km)
    Waterfalls01Saccsachaca (80 km)

    Chicche: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chicche?

    Inkamachay (heritage site, about 28 km), Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 34 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 37 km), Yurajcocha (lake, about 45 km), Kawituyuq (viewpoint, about 46 km), Wari Willka (heritage site, about 27 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chicche?

    Waqra Willka, about 29 km by road; Kuntur Tiyana (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chicche?

    Qiwllaqucha (Junín), about 31 km by road; Lake Ñahuimpuquio (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chicche?

    Cotocoto, about 12 km by road; Coto Coto (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chicche?

    Start in Chicche, visit Yurajcocha, then Kawituyuq, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, then Parque de la Identidad Huanca, then Inkamachay, and drive back — about 228 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chicche?

    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 Chicche

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chicche’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.