Huánuco district, Peru

Places to visit near Llata

Llata is a town in Huánuco district, Peru, home to about 4,585 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Wiqruqucha (10 km), Piruro (12 km) and Laguna Yanacocha (35 km).

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Llata at a glance

Location
Huánuco district, Peru
Population
about 4,585
Coordinates
9.4167° S, 76.7833° W
Places within 50 km
56 (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

Top places to visit near Llata

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

148 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Llata. The closest is Puma Wayin (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Puma Wayin · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~13 km
  • Susupillo · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~14 km
  • Quriqucha · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Millpu · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~17 km
  • Gagamachay · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~19 km
  • Putka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~23 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Llata

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Llata. The closest is Wiqruqucha (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Llata

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Llata. The closest is Quillcay Machay (6 km); the best-known is Piruro (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Llata

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Llata. The closest is Catarata 8 de Agosto (47 km); the best-known is Maria Jiray Falls (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Llata

3 museums within 100 km of Llata. The closest is Museo Nacional de Chavín (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Llata

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Llata. The closest is Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (85 km); the best-known is Huascarán National Park (91 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Llata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Llata
  2. 6 km Quillcay Machay · heritage site, Huánuco
  3. 1 km Ahuila Gencha Machay · heritage site, Huánuco
  4. 6 km Wat'a · heritage site, Huánuco
  5. 15 km Piruro · heritage site, Huánuco
  6. 9 km Wiqruqucha · lake, Huánuco
  7. 10 km Back to Llata

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How to reach Llata

    All places near Llata by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Llata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints19148Puma Wayin (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2055Wiqruqucha (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1534Quillcay Machay (6 km)
    Waterfalls15Catarata 8 de Agosto (47 km)
    Museums03Museo Nacional de Chavín (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Carpish Montane Forest Regional Conservation Area (85 km)
    Caves12Cueva Inca A Chavín (48 km)
    Other attractions02Muros Megalíticos (59 km)
    Churches01Santuario de Mama Ashu (87 km)

    Llata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Llata?

    Wiqruqucha (lake, about 10 km), Piruro (heritage site, about 12 km), Quillcay Machay (heritage site, about 6 km), Ahuila Gencha Machay (heritage site, about 6 km), Wat'a (heritage site, about 9 km), Huankaran (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Llata?

    Puma Wayin, about 13 km by road; Susupillo (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Llata?

    Wiqruqucha, about 10 km by road; Laguna Higin (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Llata?

    Quillcay Machay, about 6 km by road; Ahuila Gencha Machay (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Llata?

    Start in Llata, visit Quillcay Machay, then Ahuila Gencha Machay, then Wat'a, then Piruro, then Wiqruqucha, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Llata?

    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.

    Towns near Llata

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