Río Abiseo National ParkGran PajaténMuseo Etno Arqueológico de PachizaCueva de CunchuvilloCueva El BurroCascada Timon
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Huicungo

Huicungo is a town in San Martín district, Peru of about 6,757 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit: 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 caves and 3 churches. The must-see places are Río Abiseo National Park and Gran Pajatén.

7.3186° S, 76.7756° WPop. 6,757

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km26
Must-see2
Notable12
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Río Abiseo National Park, national park near Huicungo
Must-see

Río Abiseo National Park

National park · 84 km

Gran Pajatén, heritage site near Huicungo
Must-see

Gran Pajatén

Heritage site · 98 km

Museo Etno Arqueológico de Pachiza, museum near Huicungo
Notable

Museo Etno Arqueológico de Pachiza

Museum · 3 km

Places near Huicungo by type

All 54 places by distance →

One day from Huicungo

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:48 pm

162 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 Huicungo
  2. Cueva de Cunchuvillocave · 1 hrs
  3. Cueva El Burrocave · 1 hrs
  4. Chaquashca Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cascada de Breowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cascada Timonwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Huicungo
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Huicungo?

Museo Etno Arqueológico de Pachiza (museum, about 3 km), Cueva de Cunchuvillo (cave, about 12 km), Cueva El Burro (cave, about 18 km), Cueva Chunchillo (cave, about 18 km), Cascada Timon (waterfall, about 25 km), Tragadero del Rio Churos (cave, about 25 km).

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

26 places on Spotwander: 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 caves, 3 churches, 3 parks, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Huicungo?

Parque Nacional Del Rio Abiseo, about 1 km by road; Larga Vista I Private Conservation Area (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Huicungo?

Cueva de Cunchuvillo, about 12 km by road; Cueva El Burro (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Huicungo?

Start in Huicungo, visit Cueva de Cunchuvillo, then Cueva El Burro, then Chaquashca Waterfall, then Cascada de Breo, then Cascada Timon, and drive back — about 162 km by road in all.