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Huacrachuco

Huacrachuco is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Quanchisqucha, Pilanku and Qulluta.

8.6500° S, 77.0833° W

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see22
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Quanchisqucha

Lake · 40 km · Ancash

Must-see

Pilanku

Viewpoint · 54 km · Ancash

Must-see

Qulluta

Viewpoint · 66 km · Ancash

Places near Huacrachuco by type

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One day from Huacrachuco

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

225 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 Huacrachuco
  2. Laguna Mamacochalake · 45 min
  3. Quanchisquchalake · 45 min
  4. Pilankuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Laguna Negralake · 45 min
  6. Chinchaycochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Huacrachuco
Today’s loopHuacrachucoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huacrachuco?

Chinchaycocha (lake, about 5 km), Quanchisqucha (lake, about 40 km), Cerro Chonta (Separa Sierra y Selva) (viewpoint, about 6 km), Inicio Circuito Turístico (attraction, about 8 km), Pilanku (viewpoint, about 54 km), Iglesia de Santo Domingo (church, about 10 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huacrachuco?

Cerro Chonta (Separa Sierra y Selva), about 6 km by road; Cerro Matca (41 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huacrachuco?

Chinchaycocha, about 5 km by road; Laguna Totoras (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huacrachuco?

Start in Huacrachuco, visit Laguna Mamacocha, then Quanchisqucha, then Pilanku, then Laguna Negra, then Chinchaycocha, and drive back — about 225 km by road in all.