Places to visit near

La Unión

La Unión is a town in Huánuco district, Peru of about 4,788 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Puma Wayin, Laguna Yanacocha and Hatun Uqhu Punta.

9.8270° S, 76.8020° WPop. 4,788

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see44
Notable243
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Unión

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:50 pm

193 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 La Unión
  2. Huánuco Pampaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Puma Wayinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Laguna Pampacochalake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Yanacochalake · 45 min
  6. Hatun Uqhu Puntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Unión
Today’s loopLa UniónStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Unión?

Puma Wayin (viewpoint, about 26 km), Huánuco Pampa (heritage site, about 8 km), Laguna Yanacocha (lake, about 34 km), Hatun Uqhu Punta (viewpoint, about 35 km), Laguna Pampacocha (lake, about 37 km), Sahuay (heritage site, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Unión?

68 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Unión?

Mama Hirka, about 22 km by road; Allgojirca (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to La Unión?

Laguna Yanacocha, about 34 km by road; Laguna Pampacocha (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Unión?

Start in La Unión, visit Huánuco Pampa, then Puma Wayin, then Laguna Pampacocha, then Laguna Yanacocha, then Hatun Uqhu Punta, and drive back — about 193 km by road in all.