Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Lincha

Lincha is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Papacocha (21 km), Nahuincocha (21 km) and Chalhuacocha (22 km).

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Lincha at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
12.7986° S, 75.6650° W
Places within 50 km
108 (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 churches

Top places to visit near Lincha

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

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lincha. The closest is Qullpapata (23 km); the best-known is Qarwa Q'asa (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Qarwa Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Wankarqucha · viewpoint · Lima · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Anta P'unqu · viewpoint · Lima · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Qullpapata · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~23 km
  • Puka · viewpoint · Junín · ~26 km
  • Warmi Mach'ay · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~28 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lincha

76 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lincha. The closest is Lagunas Achucunay (6 km); the best-known is Papacocha (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Papacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Nahuincocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Chalhuacocha · lake · Lima · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Huarmicocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Canllacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Acchicocha · lake · Junín · ~33 km · Must-see

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Churches near Lincha

19 churches within 100 km of Lincha. The closest is Iglesia de Viñac (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lincha

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lincha. The closest is Pirwayuq (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Lincha

5 parks within 100 km of Lincha. The closest is Plaza Central Viñac (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Lincha

2 caves within 100 km of Lincha. The closest is Qaqa Mach'ay (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lincha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lincha
  2. 21 km Papacocha · lake, Huancavelica
  3. 9 km Canllacocha · lake, Huancavelica
  4. 6 km Huarmicocha · lake, Huancavelica
  5. 3 km Nahuincocha · lake, Huancavelica
  6. 24 km Chalhuacocha · lake, Lima
  7. 22 km Back to Lincha

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From travellers near Lincha

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How to reach Lincha

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    Within 15 km of Lincha

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lincha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32101Qullpapata (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5176Lagunas Achucunay (6 km)
    Churches1519Iglesia de Viñac (24 km)
    Forts & heritage511Pirwayuq (22 km)
    Parks45Plaza Central Viñac (24 km)
    Caves02Qaqa Mach'ay (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Protection Forest Adjacent to the Nuevo Imperial Canal Intake (82 km)
    Other attractions11Bethania (29 km)
    Museums01Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo (94 km)
    Waterfalls01Saccsachaca (96 km)

    Lincha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lincha?

    Papacocha (lake, about 21 km), Nahuincocha (lake, about 21 km), Chalhuacocha (lake, about 22 km), Huarmicocha (lake, about 24 km), Canllacocha (lake, about 29 km), Qarwa Q'asa (viewpoint, about 32 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lincha?

    Qullpapata, about 23 km by road; Puka (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lincha?

    Lagunas Achucunay, about 6 km by road; Laguna Chacra (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lincha?

    Iglesia de Viñac, about 24 km by road; Iglesia de Chocalla (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lincha?

    Start in Lincha, visit Papacocha, then Canllacocha, then Huarmicocha, then Nahuincocha, then Chalhuacocha, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lincha?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Lincha

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