Places to visit near

Huamachuco

Huamachuco is a town in La Libertad district, Peru of about 21,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Wiracochapampa, Huangacocha and Laguna Quengococha.

7.8000° S, 78.0667° WPop. 21,768

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km65
Must-see14
Notable33
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Huamachuco

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

105 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 Huamachuco
  2. Huangacochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Sausacochalake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Quengocochalake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Yahuarcochalake · 45 min
  6. Marca Huamachucoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Huamachuco
Today’s loopHuamachucoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huamachuco?

Wiracochapampa (heritage site, about 3 km), Huangacocha (lake, about 18 km), Cerro Miraflores (heritage site, about 2 km), Marca Huamachuco (heritage site, about 4 km), Laguna Quengococha (lake, about 28 km), Laguna Sausacocha (lake, about 11 km).

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

65 places on Spotwander: 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 6 other attractions, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Huamachuco?

Unt Sede Huamachuco, about 3 km by road; Laguna Quengococha (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Huamachuco?

Cerro Miraflores, about 2 km by road; Las Torres Rectangulares (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huamachuco?

Start in Huamachuco, visit Huangacocha, then Laguna Sausacocha, then Laguna Quengococha, then Laguna Yahuarcocha, then Marca Huamachuco, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.