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Huangascar

Huangascar is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 churches. The must-see places are Chalhuacocha, Wankarqucha and Papacocha.

12.8989° S, 75.8311° W

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see21
Notable86
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Chalhuacocha

Lake · 38 km

Must-see

Wankarqucha

Viewpoint · 44 km

Must-see

Papacocha

Lake · 47 km · Huancavelica

Places near Huangascar by type

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One day from Huangascar

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

135 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 Huangascar
  2. Pirwayuqheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Papacochalake · 45 min
  4. Nahuincochalake · 45 min
  5. Chalhuacochalake · 45 min
  6. Wankarquchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Huangascar
Today’s loopHuangascarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huangascar?

Pirwayuq (heritage site, about 6 km), Chalhuacocha (lake, about 38 km), Wankarqucha (viewpoint, about 44 km), Papacocha (lake, about 47 km), Nahuincocha (lake, about 47 km), Huarmicocha (lake, about 50 km).

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

82 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huangascar?

Mirador Cerro, about 30 km by road; Cordillera Occidental (Perú) (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huangascar?

Lagunas de Runtuni, about 20 km by road; Laguna Tintac (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huangascar?

Start in Huangascar, visit Pirwayuq, then Papacocha, then Nahuincocha, then Chalhuacocha, then Wankarqucha, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.