Peru

Places to visit near Jarpa

Jarpa is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 1 caves. The must-see places are Kawituyuq (16 km), Ñawinpukyu (24 km) and Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (36 km).

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Jarpa at a glance

Location
Peru
Coordinates
12.1167° S, 75.4667° W
Places within 50 km
48 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Jarpa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jarpa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jarpa

157 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jarpa. The closest is Kawituyuq (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kawituyuq · viewpoint · Junín · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Tuqtu · viewpoint · Junín · ~16 km
  • Challwayuq · viewpoint · Junín · ~17 km
  • Kuntur Tiyana · viewpoint · Junín · ~23 km
  • Yana P'unqu · viewpoint · Lima · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Kima Rumi · viewpoint · Lima · ~51 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jarpa

51 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jarpa. The closest is Yawarqucha (16 km); the best-known is Ñawinpukyu (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Jarpa

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jarpa. The closest is Arhuaturo (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Jarpa

6 caves within 100 km of Jarpa. The closest is Sima Pumacocha (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Jarpa

3 churches within 100 km of Jarpa. The closest is Iglesia de la Merced (35 km); the best-known is Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jarpa

2 parks within 100 km of Jarpa. The closest is Cerrito (37 km); the best-known is Parque de la Identidad Huanca (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Jarpa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 130 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jarpa
  2. 16 km Kawituyuq · viewpoint, Junín
  3. 9 km Ñawinpukyu · lake, Lima
  4. 10 km Yawarqucha · lake, Junín
  5. 14 km Tuqtu · viewpoint, Junín
  6. 45 km Basílica Catedral de Huancayo · church, Junín
  7. 36 km Back to Jarpa

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How to reach Jarpa

    All places near Jarpa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jarpa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints25157Kawituyuq (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1151Yawarqucha (16 km)
    Forts & heritage211Arhuaturo (19 km)
    Caves16Sima Pumacocha (49 km)
    Churches33Iglesia de la Merced (35 km)
    Parks22Cerrito (37 km)
    Museums22Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (54 km)
    Other attractions22Plaza Huamanmarca (36 km)

    Jarpa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jarpa?

    Kawituyuq (viewpoint, about 16 km), Ñawinpukyu (lake, about 24 km), Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 36 km), Tuqtu (viewpoint, about 16 km), Yawarqucha (lake, about 16 km), Challwayuq (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 cave, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jarpa?

    Kawituyuq, about 16 km by road; Tuqtu (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jarpa?

    Yawarqucha, about 16 km by road; Lake Ñahuimpuquio (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jarpa?

    Arhuaturo, about 19 km by road; Wari Willka (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jarpa?

    Start in Jarpa, visit Kawituyuq, then Ñawinpukyu, then Yawarqucha, then Tuqtu, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jarpa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Jarpa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jarpa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.