Places to visit near

Chupaca

Chupaca is a town in Junín district, Peru of about 9,877 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, Parque de la Identidad Huanca and Lake Ancapuachanan.

12.0667° S, 75.2833° WPop. 9,877

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km52
Must-see47
Notable145
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chupaca

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

100 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 Chupaca
  2. Arhuaturoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Wari Willkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basílica Catedral de Huancayochurch · 30 min
  5. Lake Ancapuachananlake · 45 min
  6. Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huancamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chupaca
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chupaca?

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 10 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 12 km), Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (museum, about 1 km), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, about 6 km), Arhuaturo (heritage site, about 7 km), Lake Ñahuimpuquio (lake, about 8 km).

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

52 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chupaca?

Mirador Shapish, about 1 km by road; Mantaro Valley (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Chupaca?

Laguna Pucush Uclo, about 1 km by road; Lake Ñahuimpuquio (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chupaca?

Start in Chupaca, visit Arhuaturo, then Wari Willka, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, then Lake Ancapuachanan, then Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.