Huánuco district, Peru

Places to visit near Jivia

Jivia is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage and 3 caves. The must-see places are Laguna Tambococha (18 km), Puma Wayin (25 km) and Chawpi Hanka (35 km).

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Jivia at a glance

Location
Huánuco district, Peru
Coordinates
10.0239° S, 76.6792° W
Places within 50 km
75 (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 Jivia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jivia: 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 Jivia

176 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jivia. The closest is Puma Wayin (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jivia

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jivia. The closest is Laguna Tambococha (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Jivia

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jivia. The closest is Gongui (2 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Gongui · fort · Huánuco · ~2 km
  • Tikra · fort · Huánuco · ~9 km
  • Chiquia · fort · Huánuco · ~14 km
  • Garu · fort · Huánuco · ~21 km
  • Mazur · fort · Huánuco · ~25 km
  • Huánuco Pampa · fort · Huánuco · ~28 km

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Caves near Jivia

4 caves within 100 km of Jivia. The closest is Cave Entrance (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Jivia

2 churches within 100 km of Jivia. The closest is San Sebastián (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jivia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jivia
  2. 2 km Gongui · heritage site, Huánuco
  3. 24 km Puma Wayin · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 34 km Laguna Tambococha · lake, Huánuco
  5. 8 km Chiquia · heritage site, Huánuco
  6. 6 km Tikra · heritage site, Huánuco
  7. 9 km Back to Jivia

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    All places near Jivia by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jivia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints49176Puma Wayin (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1462Laguna Tambococha (18 km)
    Forts & heritage937Gongui (2 km)
    Caves34Cave Entrance (37 km)
    Churches02San Sebastián (61 km)
    Other attractions02Baños Termales Medicinal Chavin (90 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (51 km)
    Waterfalls01La Catarata (63 km)
    Museums01Museo Nacional de Chavín (92 km)

    Jivia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jivia?

    Laguna Tambococha (lake, about 18 km), Gongui (heritage site, about 2 km), Puma Wayin (viewpoint, about 25 km), Tikra (heritage site, about 9 km), Chiquia (heritage site, about 14 km), Chawpi Hanka (viewpoint, about 35 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jivia?

    Puma Wayin, about 25 km by road; Corona Del Inca (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jivia?

    Laguna Tambococha, about 18 km by road; Laguna Tuctococha (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jivia?

    Gongui, about 2 km by road; Tikra (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jivia?

    Start in Jivia, visit Gongui, then Puma Wayin, then Laguna Tambococha, then Chiquia, then Tikra, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jivia?

    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 Jivia

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