Places to visit near

Huayucachi

Huayucachi is a town in Junín district, Peru of about 5,827 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, Parque de la Identidad Huanca and Inkamachay.

12.1333° S, 75.2333° WPop. 5,827

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see43
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Huayucachi

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:30 pm

100 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 Huayucachi
  2. Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junínmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huancamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basílica Catedral de Huancayochurch · 30 min
  5. Wari Willkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Inkamachayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Huayucachi
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huayucachi?

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 10 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 13 km), Wari Willka (heritage site, about 4 km), Plaza Huamanmarca (attraction, about 9 km), Iglesia de la Merced (church, about 10 km), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, about 11 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 8 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huayucachi?

Mirador Huama Huata, about 4 km by road; Kawituyuq (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huayucachi?

Lake Ñahuimpuquio, about 17 km by road; Lake Lazo Huntay (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huayucachi?

Start in Huayucachi, visit Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín, then Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, then Wari Willka, then Inkamachay, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.