Huánuco district, Peru

Places to visit near Conchamarca

Conchamarca is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pichcacocha Lakes (11 km), Kotosh (17 km) and Hatun Hirka (40 km).

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Conchamarca at a glance

Location
Huánuco district, Peru
Coordinates
10.0378° S, 76.2153° W
Places within 50 km
30 (3 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

Top places to visit near Conchamarca

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

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Conchamarca. The closest is Munti Wasi (21 km); the best-known is Hatun Hirka (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Conchamarca

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Conchamarca. The closest is Pichcacocha Lakes (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Conchamarca

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Conchamarca. The closest is Awkimarka (5 km); the best-known is Kotosh (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Conchamarca

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Conchamarca. The closest is La Catarata (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Conchamarca

6 caves within 100 km of Conchamarca. The closest is Cave of Lauricocha (70 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Conchamarca

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Conchamarca. The closest is Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (69 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Conchamarca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Conchamarca
  2. 5 km Awkimarka · heritage site, Huánuco
  3. 8 km Hatun Uchku · heritage site, Huánuco
  4. 18 km Pichcacocha Lakes · lake, Huánuco
  5. 19 km San Sebastián · church, Huánuco
  6. 5 km Kotosh · heritage site, Huánuco
  7. 17 km Back to Conchamarca

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How to reach Conchamarca

    All places near Conchamarca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Conchamarca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints885Munti Wasi (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1340Pichcacocha Lakes (11 km)
    Forts & heritage623Awkimarka (5 km)
    Waterfalls18La Catarata (17 km)
    Caves06Cave of Lauricocha (70 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (69 km)
    Churches22San Sebastián (15 km)

    Conchamarca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Conchamarca?

    Pichcacocha Lakes (lake, about 11 km), Kotosh (heritage site, about 17 km), Awkimarka (heritage site, about 5 km), Hatun Uchku (heritage site, about 13 km), San Sebastián (church, about 15 km), Laguna Huascapozo (lake, about 15 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Conchamarca?

    Munti Wasi, about 21 km by road; Qiwllaqucha (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Conchamarca?

    Pichcacocha Lakes, about 11 km by road; Laguna Huascapozo (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Conchamarca?

    Awkimarka, about 5 km by road; Hatun Uchku (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Conchamarca?

    Start in Conchamarca, visit Awkimarka, then Hatun Uchku, then Pichcacocha Lakes, then San Sebastián, then Kotosh, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Conchamarca?

    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.

    Towns near Conchamarca

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