Places to visit near

Huertas

Huertas is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, Paca Lagoon and Lake Tragadero.

11.7680° S, 75.4744° W

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km34
Must-see49
Notable192
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Huertas

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:59 pm

39 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 Huertas
  2. Iglesia Matriz de Jaujachurch · 30 min
  3. Lake Tragaderolake · 45 min
  4. Hatunmarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tunanmarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Paca Lagoonlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Huertas
Today’s loopHuertasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huertas?

Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 4 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 6 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 9 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 18 km), Hatunmarka (heritage site, about 12 km), Suyruqucha (viewpoint, about 33 km).

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

34 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 church.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huertas?

Muntirayuq, about 23 km by road; Mantaro Valley (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Huertas?

Paca Lagoon, about 6 km by road; Lake Tragadero (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huertas?

Start in Huertas, visit Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Lake Tragadero, then Hatunmarka, then Tunanmarka, then Paca Lagoon, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.