Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Concho

Concho is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Tunanmarka (4 km), Lake Tragadero (7 km) and Paca Lagoon (9 km).

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Concho at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Coordinates
11.7250° S, 75.5709° W
Places within 50 km
38 (11 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 Concho

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

187 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Concho. The closest is Muntirayuq (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Concho

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Concho. The closest is Lake Tragadero (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Concho

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Concho. The closest is Hatunmarka (2 km); the best-known is Tunanmarka (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Concho

8 caves within 100 km of Concho. The closest is Pintish Machay (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Concho

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Concho. The closest is Cataratas Gemelas de Casaracra (64 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Concho

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Concho. The closest is Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Concho

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Concho
  2. 9 km Paca Lagoon · lake, Junín
  3. 6 km Iglesia Matriz de Jauja · church, Junín
  4. 6 km Lake Tragadero · lake, Junín
  5. 4 km Hatunmarka · heritage site, Junín
  6. 6 km Tunanmarka · heritage site, Junín
  7. 4 km Back to Concho

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How to reach Concho

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Concho by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints21187Muntirayuq (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs946Lake Tragadero (7 km)
    Forts & heritage511Hatunmarka (2 km)
    Caves28Pintish Machay (28 km)
    Waterfalls08Cataratas Gemelas de Casaracra (64 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (66 km)
    Churches13Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (12 km)
    Parks02Parque de la Identidad Huanca (68 km)
    Museums02Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (60 km)
    Other attractions02Plaza Huamanmarca (69 km)

    Concho: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Concho?

    Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 4 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 7 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 9 km), Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 12 km), Hatunmarka (heritage site, about 2 km), Muntirayuq (viewpoint, about 16 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Concho?

    Muntirayuq, about 16 km by road; Waqraqucha (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Concho?

    Lake Tragadero, about 7 km by road; Paca Lagoon (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Concho?

    Hatunmarka, about 2 km by road; Tunanmarka (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Concho?

    Start in Concho, visit Paca Lagoon, then Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Lake Tragadero, then Hatunmarka, then Tunanmarka, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Concho?

    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 Concho

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