Places to visit near

Jauja

Jauja is a town in Junín district, Peru of about 21,057 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, Paca Lagoon and Lake Tragadero.

11.7758° S, 75.4966° WPop. 21,057

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km36
Must-see51
Notable200
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Jauja

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

101 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 Jauja
  2. Lake Tragaderolake · 45 min
  3. Hatunmarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tunanmarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Paca Lagoonlake · 45 min
  6. Suyruquchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Jauja
Today’s loopJaujaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jauja?

Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 1 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 6 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 6 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 16 km), Hatunmarka (heritage site, about 10 km), Suyruqucha (viewpoint, about 36 km).

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

36 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 church.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jauja?

Muntirayuq, about 26 km by road; Muntirayuq (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Jauja?

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

What is a good one-day trip from Jauja?

Start in Jauja, visit Lake Tragadero, then Hatunmarka, then Tunanmarka, then Paca Lagoon, then Suyruqucha, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.