Places to visit near

Colca

Colca is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Inkamachay, Basílica Catedral de Huancayo and Parque de la Identidad Huanca.

12.3000° S, 75.2167° W

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see45
Notable142
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Colca

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:47 pm

221 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 Colca
  2. Inkamachayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Wari Willkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basílica Catedral de Huancayochurch · 30 min
  5. Kawituyuqviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Yurajcochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Colca
Today’s loopColcaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Colca?

Inkamachay (heritage site, about 19 km), Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 32 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 35 km), Wari Willka (heritage site, about 25 km), Yurajcocha (lake, about 51 km), Plaza Huamanmarca (attraction, about 32 km).

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

60 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 14 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colca?

Waqra Willka, about 35 km by road; Inti Wañunan (37 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Colca?

Lake Ñahuimpuquio, about 36 km by road; Qiwllaqucha (Junín) (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Colca?

Start in Colca, visit Inkamachay, then Wari Willka, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, then Kawituyuq, then Yurajcocha, and drive back — about 221 km by road in all.