Places to visit near

Huata

Huata is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, Hatun Hirka and Laguna Yuraccocha.

9.0161° S, 77.8608° W

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see41
Notable166
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Huata

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

113 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 Huata
  2. Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukaykoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Laguna Parónlake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Ichiccochalake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Yuraccochalake · 45 min
  6. Hatun Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Huata
Today’s loopHuataStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huata?

Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (heritage site, about 7 km), Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, about 22 km), Laguna Yuraccocha (lake, about 25 km), Laguna Parón (lake, about 27 km), Santa Cruz (viewpoint, about 27 km), Laguna Ichiccocha (lake, about 27 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huata?

Mirador de Buenos Aires, about 5 km by road; Choquechaca (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huata?

Laguna Yuraccocha, about 25 km by road; Laguna Cullicocha (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huata?

Start in Huata, visit Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko, then Laguna Parón, then Laguna Ichiccocha, then Laguna Yuraccocha, then Hatun Hirka, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.