Huánuco district, Peru

Places to visit near Colpas

Colpas is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Laguna Tambococha (38 km), Lake Carhuacocha (43 km) and Laguna Taulicocha (45 km).

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Colpas at a glance

Location
Huánuco district, Peru
Coordinates
10.2689° S, 76.4142° W
Places within 50 km
35 (7 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 caves

Top places to visit near Colpas

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

158 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colpas. The closest is Queuluacocha (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Colpas

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Colpas. The closest is Laguna Estanco (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Colpas

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colpas. The closest is Guellayhuasin (31 km); the best-known is Kotosh (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Colpas

3 caves within 100 km of Colpas. The closest is Cave of Lauricocha (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Colpas

2 churches within 100 km of Colpas. The closest is San Sebastián (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colpas

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colpas. The closest is Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (65 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Colpas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 144 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colpas
  2. 15 km Laguna Estanco · lake, Huánuco
  3. 10 km Queuluacocha · viewpoint, Huánuco
  4. 37 km Laguna Tambococha · lake, Huánuco
  5. 26 km Laguna Taulicocha · lake, Huánuco
  6. 13 km Lake Carhuacocha · lake, Huánuco
  7. 43 km Back to Colpas

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How to reach Colpas

    All places near Colpas by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colpas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints10158Queuluacocha (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1055Laguna Estanco (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1324Guellayhuasin (31 km)
    Caves23Cave of Lauricocha (32 km)
    Churches02San Sebastián (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (65 km)
    Waterfalls01La Catarata (55 km)

    Colpas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colpas?

    Laguna Estanco (lake, about 15 km), Laguna Tambococha (lake, about 38 km), Lake Carhuacocha (lake, about 43 km), Queuluacocha (viewpoint, about 24 km), Laguna Taulicocha (lake, about 45 km), Chacraccocha (viewpoint, about 46 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colpas?

    Queuluacocha, about 24 km by road; Algay (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Colpas?

    Laguna Estanco, about 15 km by road; Laguna Tambococha (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colpas?

    Guellayhuasin, about 31 km by road; Yuraq Mach'ay (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colpas?

    Start in Colpas, visit Laguna Estanco, then Queuluacocha, then Laguna Tambococha, then Laguna Taulicocha, then Lake Carhuacocha, and drive back — about 144 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colpas?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Colpas

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