Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Chocos

Chocos is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chalhuacocha (42 km), Wankarqucha (47 km) and Papacocha (52 km).

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Chocos at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
12.9142° S, 75.8631° W
Places within 50 km
69 (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 Chocos

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

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chocos. The closest is Mirador Cerro (26 km); the best-known is Wankarqucha (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chocos

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chocos. The closest is Lagunas de Runtuni (25 km); the best-known is Chalhuacocha (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Chalhuacocha · lake · Lima · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Papacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Nahuincocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Huarmicocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Canllacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Acchicocha · lake · Junín · ~64 km · Must-see

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Churches near Chocos

27 churches within 100 km of Chocos. The closest is Iglesia de Chocalla (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chocos

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chocos. The closest is Pirwayuq (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Chocos

15 parks within 100 km of Chocos. The closest is Plaza Central Viñac (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chocos

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chocos. The closest is Protection Forest Adjacent to the Nuevo Imperial Canal Intake (51 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chocos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 143 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chocos
  2. 11 km Pirwayuq · heritage site, Lima
  3. 42 km Papacocha · lake, Huancavelica
  4. 6 km Nahuincocha · lake, Huancavelica
  5. 24 km Chalhuacocha · lake, Lima
  6. 13 km Wankarqucha · viewpoint, Lima
  7. 47 km Back to Chocos

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From travellers near Chocos

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How to reach Chocos

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chocos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints476Mirador Cerro (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2258Lagunas de Runtuni (25 km)
    Churches1927Iglesia de Chocalla (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1318Pirwayuq (11 km)
    Parks715Plaza Central Viñac (11 km)
    Other attractions34Bodega Viña El Paso (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Protection Forest Adjacent to the Nuevo Imperial Canal Intake (51 km)
    Caves02Qaqa Mach'ay (72 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Cementerio Divino Redentor Lunahuana (38 km)
    Beaches & coast01Puerto Fiel (87 km)

    Chocos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chocos?

    Pirwayuq (heritage site, about 11 km), Chalhuacocha (lake, about 42 km), Wankarqucha (viewpoint, about 47 km), Iglesia de Chocalla (church, about 4 km), Papacocha (lake, about 52 km), Nahuincocha (lake, about 52 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chocos?

    Mirador Cerro, about 26 km by road; Cordillera Occidental (Perú) (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chocos?

    Lagunas de Runtuni, about 25 km by road; Laguna Tintac (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chocos?

    Iglesia de Chocalla, about 4 km by road; Iglesia de Totora (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chocos?

    Start in Chocos, visit Pirwayuq, then Papacocha, then Nahuincocha, then Chalhuacocha, then Wankarqucha, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chocos?

    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 Chocos

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