Places to visit near

Huachis

Huachis is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Maria Jiray Falls, Museo Nacional de Chavín and Chavin Archaeological Site.

9.4167° S, 77.1167° W

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see42
Notable239
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Huachis

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

90 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 Huachis
  2. Cueva Inca A Chavíncave · 1 hrs
  3. Jatunjircaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Maria Jiray Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Auquiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Museo Nacional de Chavínmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Huachis
Today’s loopHuachisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huachis?

Maria Jiray Falls (waterfall, about 16 km), Museo Nacional de Chavín (museum, about 24 km), Cueva Inca A Chavín (cave, about 4 km), Chavin Archaeological Site (heritage site, about 26 km), Auqui (viewpoint, about 26 km), Marcajirca (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

118 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huachis?

Jatunjirca, about 10 km by road; Yanaccacca (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huachis?

Laguna Reparin, about 17 km by road; Laguna Purhuay (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huachis?

Start in Huachis, visit Cueva Inca A Chavín, then Jatunjirca, then Maria Jiray Falls, then Auqui, then Museo Nacional de Chavín, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.