Huancavelica district, Peru

Places to visit near Lircay

Lircay is a town in Huancavelica district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Yana Urqu (37 km), Laguna Jeullacocha (42 km) and Ch'aqra Punta (44 km).

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Lircay, Peru
Lircay, Huancavelica district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lircay at a glance

Location
Huancavelica district, Peru
Coordinates
13.0000° S, 74.7167° W
Places within 50 km
112 (6 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 Lircay

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

94 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lircay. The closest is Pampas Constancia (8 km); the best-known is Hatun Rit'i (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lircay

68 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lircay. The closest is Laguna Geullacocha (13 km); the best-known is Laguna Jeullacocha (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lircay

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lircay. The closest is Monumento del Hombre Anccara (2 km); the best-known is Killa Mach'ay (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lircay

18 churches within 100 km of Lircay. The closest is Monasterio Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia Santa Ana (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lircay

13 parks within 100 km of Lircay. The closest is Plaza Virgen del Rosario (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Lircay

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Lircay. The closest is Saccsachaca (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Lircay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lircay
  2. 14 km Hatun Rit'i · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  3. 4 km Wayra Q'asa · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  4. 3 km Qiwllaqucha · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  5. 2 km Puka Q'asa · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  6. 28 km Yana Urqu · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  7. 37 km Back to Lircay

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How to reach Lircay

    All places near Lircay by distance

    Within 15 km of Lircay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lircay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3994Pampas Constancia (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3468Laguna Geullacocha (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1122Monumento del Hombre Anccara (2 km)
    Churches1218Monasterio Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús (1 km)
    Parks913Plaza Virgen del Rosario (1 km)
    Other attractions46Agua Termales Huapa (6 km)
    Waterfalls16Saccsachaca (45 km)
    Museums23Museo de la Memoria (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Humedal de Huaper (58 km)
    Treks01Nevado Apacheta (52 km)

    Lircay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lircay?

    Hatun Rit'i (viewpoint, about 14 km), Yana Urqu (viewpoint, about 37 km), Wayra Q'asa (viewpoint, about 18 km), Puka Q'asa (viewpoint, about 19 km), Qiwllaqucha (viewpoint, about 20 km), Laguna Jeullacocha (lake, about 42 km).

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

    112 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lircay?

    Pampas Constancia, about 8 km by road; Hatun Rit'i (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lircay?

    Laguna Geullacocha, about 13 km by road; Laguna Tocopuquio (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lircay?

    Monumento del Hombre Anccara, about 2 km by road; Killa Mach'ay (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lircay?

    Start in Lircay, visit Hatun Rit'i, then Wayra Q'asa, then Qiwllaqucha, then Puka Q'asa, then Yana Urqu, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lircay?

    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 Lircay

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lircay’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lircay on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.