Places to visit near

Chuquis

Chuquis is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Quriqucha, Hatun Uqhu Punta and Wiqruqucha.

9.6766° S, 76.7040° W

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see36
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chuquis

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

164 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 Chuquis
  2. Sahuayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Laguna Yanacochalake · 45 min
  4. Wiqruquchalake · 45 min
  5. Quriquchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Hatun Uqhu Puntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Chuquis
Today’s loopChuquisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chuquis?

Quriqucha (viewpoint, about 23 km), Hatun Uqhu Punta (viewpoint, about 28 km), Sahuay (heritage site, about 8 km), Wiqruqucha (lake, about 32 km), Laguna Yanacocha (lake, about 33 km), Auquilohuagra (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

68 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chuquis?

Atuq Wachanan, about 20 km by road; Quriqucha (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Chuquis?

Laguna Sacsacocha, about 30 km by road; Laguna Salhuana (31 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chuquis?

Start in Chuquis, visit Sahuay, then Laguna Yanacocha, then Wiqruqucha, then Quriqucha, then Hatun Uqhu Punta, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.