Places to visit near

Huanchay

Huanchay is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 18 places to visit: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Baños Termales de Monterrey, Willkawayin and Sitio Arqueologico Chankillo.

9.7333° S, 77.8333° W

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Within 30 km1 places
Within 50 km18
Must-see26
Notable170
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Huanchay

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:15 pm

150 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 Huanchay
  2. Canchónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cordillera Negraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Willkawayinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Puma Wayinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pillakaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Huanchay
Today’s loopHuanchayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huanchay?

Canchón (viewpoint, about 9 km), Pillaka (viewpoint, about 33 km), Cordillera Negra (viewpoint, about 34 km), Ututu Hirka (viewpoint, about 34 km), Baños Termales de Monterrey (attraction, about 55 km), Willkawayin (heritage site, about 56 km).

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

18 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huanchay?

Canchón, about 9 km by road; Pillaka (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huanchay?

Laguna Wilcacocha, about 45 km by road; Laguna Radian (60 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huanchay?

Start in Huanchay, visit Canchón, then Cordillera Negra, then Willkawayin, then Puma Wayin, then Pillaka, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.