Places to visit near

Leticia

Leticia is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 42 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Gruta de Huagapo, Tarmatambo and Laguna Huascacocha.

11.3797° S, 75.7539° W

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km42
Must-see46
Notable192
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Leticia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:00 pm

80 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 Leticia
  2. Uchku Mach'ayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Tarmatamboheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Wayunkayuqviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Yanamarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Gruta de Huagapocave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Leticia
Today’s loopLeticiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Leticia?

Gruta de Huagapo (cave, about 16 km), Tarmatambo (heritage site, about 16 km), Uchku Mach'ay (viewpoint, about 9 km), Yanamarka (heritage site, about 10 km), Wayunkayuq (viewpoint, about 13 km), Laguna Huascacocha (lake, about 34 km).

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

42 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 4 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leticia?

Uchku Mach'ay, about 9 km by road; Wayunkayuq (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Leticia?

Laguna Huascacocha, about 34 km by road; Waskhaqucha (Huasahuasi, Huacuas) (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Leticia?

Start in Leticia, visit Uchku Mach'ay, then Tarmatambo, then Wayunkayuq, then Yanamarka, then Gruta de Huagapo, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.