Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Comas

Comas is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are T'uruqucha (18 km), Utkhu Warqu (19 km) and Tipiqucha (19 km).

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Comas at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Coordinates
11.7174° S, 75.0812° W
Places within 50 km
144 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Comas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Comas: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Comas

67 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Comas. The closest is Laguna Panchamaco (8 km); the best-known is Tipiqucha (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Comas

61 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Comas. The closest is Panchamaku (9 km); the best-known is T'uruqucha (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • T'uruqucha · viewpoint · Junín · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Utkhu Warqu · viewpoint · Junín · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Suyruqucha · viewpoint · Junín · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Lasu Pata · viewpoint · Junín · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Tillu · viewpoint · Junín · ~14 km
  • Utkhulasu · viewpoint · Junín · ~18 km

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Parks near Comas

17 parks within 100 km of Comas. The closest is Plaza Central de Comas (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Comas

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Comas. The closest is Ocupi (36 km); the best-known is Tunanmarka (70 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Comas

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Comas. The closest is Catarata Gallito de Las Rocas (60 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Comas

9 churches within 100 km of Comas. The closest is Convento de Ocopa (36 km); the best-known is Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Comas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Comas
  2. 18 km T'uruqucha · viewpoint, Junín
  3. 4 km Suyruqucha · viewpoint, Junín
  4. 5 km Tipiqucha · lake, Junín
  5. 29 km Lake Ancapuachanan · lake, Junín
  6. 28 km Utkhu Warqu · viewpoint, Junín
  7. 19 km Back to Comas

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How to reach Comas

    All places near Comas by distance

    Within 15 km of Comas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Comas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6067Laguna Panchamaco (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4661Panchamaku (9 km)
    Parks1717Plaza Central de Comas (1 km)
    Forts & heritage514Ocupi (36 km)
    Waterfalls010Catarata Gallito de Las Rocas (60 km)
    Churches69Convento de Ocopa (36 km)
    Other attractions78La Comarca del Wally (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (23 km)
    Museums02Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (52 km)
    Caves02Pintish Machay (82 km)
    Treks11Huaytapallana Trek (32 km)

    Comas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Comas?

    T'uruqucha (viewpoint, about 18 km), Utkhu Warqu (viewpoint, about 19 km), Tipiqucha (lake, about 19 km), Suyruqucha (viewpoint, about 21 km), Lake Ancapuachanan (lake, about 25 km), Lasu Pata (viewpoint, about 29 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 60 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks, 5 forts & heritage, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Comas?

    Laguna Panchamaco, about 8 km by road; Laguna Ochayacu (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Comas?

    Panchamaku, about 9 km by road; Paso Pomacocha (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Comas?

    Plaza Central de Comas, about 1 km by road; Plaza Central de Pusacpampa (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Comas?

    Start in Comas, visit T'uruqucha, then Suyruqucha, then Tipiqucha, then Lake Ancapuachanan, then Utkhu Warqu, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Comas?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Comas

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