Places to visit near

Margos

Margos is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Tambococha, Hatun Uqhu Punta and Kotosh.

10.0061° S, 76.5225° W

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km44
Must-see38
Notable229
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Margos

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:45 pm

160 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 Margos
  2. Wallpa Wasiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Kotoshheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Hatun Uqhu Puntaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Tikraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Laguna Tambocochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Margos
Today’s loopMargosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Margos?

Laguna Tambococha (lake, about 29 km), Hatun Uqhu Punta (viewpoint, about 29 km), Kotosh (heritage site, about 35 km), Wallpa Wasi (viewpoint, about 15 km), Tikra (heritage site, about 17 km), Garu (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

44 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 2 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Margos?

Wallpa Wasi, about 15 km by road; Qiwllaqucha (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Margos?

Laguna Estanco, about 28 km by road; Laguna Tambococha (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Margos?

Start in Margos, visit Wallpa Wasi, then Kotosh, then Hatun Uqhu Punta, then Tikra, then Laguna Tambococha, and drive back — about 160 km by road in all.