Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Huancapi

Huancapi is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage and 9 churches. The must-see places are Usnu (21 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (28 km) and Laguna Turpoccocha (73 km).

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Huancapi at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
13.7567° S, 74.0667° W
Places within 50 km
96 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Huancapi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Huancapi: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Huancapi

66 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Huancapi. The closest is Laguna Parionacocha (16 km); the best-known is Laguna Cuenhuacocha (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Huancapi

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Huancapi. The closest is Wacramarca (19 km); the best-known is Tawlli Urqu (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Huancapi

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Huancapi. The closest is Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (7 km); the best-known is Usnu (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Huancapi

21 churches within 100 km of Huancapi. The closest is Parroquia San Luis (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Huancapi

15 parks within 100 km of Huancapi. The closest is Parque Infantil (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Huancapi

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Huancapi. The closest is Batán (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Huancapi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Huancapi
  2. 23 km Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) · lake, Ayacucho
  3. 11 km Usnu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 6 km Pilluchu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  5. 16 km Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo · heritage site, Ayacucho
  6. 27 km Laguna Cuenhuacocha · lake, Ayacucho
  7. 28 km Back to Huancapi

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    All places near Huancapi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Huancapi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2266Laguna Parionacocha (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints959Wacramarca (19 km)
    Forts & heritage2550Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (7 km)
    Churches921Parroquia San Luis (1 km)
    Other attractions1316The Natural Pools of Millpu (Turquoise Waters) (9 km)
    Parks1015Parque Infantil (1 km)
    Waterfalls56Batán (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Intihuatana (23 km)
    Museums02Museo Uripa (61 km)
    Caves01Cuevas de Sotoccmachay (86 km)

    Huancapi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Huancapi?

    Usnu (heritage site, about 21 km), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (heritage site, about 7 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (lake, about 28 km), Pilluchu (heritage site, about 15 km), Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) (lake, about 23 km), Pumaqucha (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Huancapi?

    Laguna Parionacocha, about 16 km by road; Laguna Tiranipampa (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huancapi?

    Wacramarca, about 19 km by road; Qarí (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Huancapi?

    Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo, about 7 km by road; Pilluchu (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Huancapi?

    Start in Huancapi, visit Pumaqucha (Ayacucho), then Usnu, then Pilluchu, then Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo, then Laguna Cuenhuacocha, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Huancapi?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Huancapi

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