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Churubamba

Churubamba is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hatun Hirka, Kotosh and Pichcacocha Lakes.

9.8256° S, 76.1333° W

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see13
Notable104
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Hatun Hirka

Viewpoint · 23 km

Kotosh, heritage site near Churubamba
Must-see

Kotosh

Heritage site · 25 km

Must-see

Pichcacocha Lakes

Lake · 28 km

Places near Churubamba by type

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One day from Churubamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:56 pm

117 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 Churubamba
  2. Usnuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pichcacocha Lakeslake · 45 min
  4. La Cataratawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kotoshheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Hatun Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Churubamba
Today’s loopChurubambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Churubamba?

Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, about 23 km), Kotosh (heritage site, about 25 km), Pichcacocha Lakes (lake, about 28 km), Usnu (heritage site, about 15 km), La Catarata (waterfall, about 19 km), Catedral de Huánuco (church, about 20 km).

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

77 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Churubamba?

Túnel de Carpish, about 15 km by road; Ticlio (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Churubamba?

Laguna Quiullacocha, about 12 km by road; Laguna Verdepozo (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Churubamba?

Start in Churubamba, visit Usnu, then Pichcacocha Lakes, then La Catarata, then Kotosh, then Hatun Hirka, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.