Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Masma

Masma is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 1 caves. The must-see places are Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (10 km), Paca Lagoon (13 km) and Lake Tragadero (16 km).

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Masma at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Coordinates
11.7851° S, 75.4260° W
Places within 50 km
40 (9 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 caves

Top places to visit near Masma

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

143 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Masma. The closest is Muntirayuq (18 km); the best-known is Suyruqucha (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Masma

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Masma. The closest is Paca Lagoon (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Masma

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Masma. The closest is Hatunmarka (19 km); the best-known is Tunanmarka (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Masma

8 caves within 100 km of Masma. The closest is Pintish Machay (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Masma

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Masma. The closest is Cascada (76 km); the best-known is Catarata " El Tirol" (91 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Masma

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Masma. The closest is Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (55 km); the best-known is Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (74 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Masma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Masma
  2. 10 km Iglesia Matriz de Jauja · church, Junín
  3. 6 km Lake Tragadero · lake, Junín
  4. 10 km Tunanmarka · heritage site, Junín
  5. 13 km Paca Lagoon · lake, Junín
  6. 36 km Suyruqucha · viewpoint, Junín
  7. 28 km Back to Masma

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How to reach Masma

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Masma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints20143Muntirayuq (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs638Paca Lagoon (13 km)
    Forts & heritage410Hatunmarka (19 km)
    Caves18Pintish Machay (46 km)
    Waterfalls07Cascada (76 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (55 km)
    Churches33Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (10 km)
    Parks22Parque de la Identidad Huanca (48 km)
    Museums22Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (43 km)
    Other attractions22Plaza Huamanmarca (50 km)

    Masma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Masma?

    Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 10 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 13 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 16 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 25 km), Suyruqucha (viewpoint, about 28 km), Tipiqucha (lake, about 29 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 cave, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Masma?

    Muntirayuq, about 18 km by road; Mantaro Valley (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Masma?

    Paca Lagoon, about 13 km by road; Lake Tragadero (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Masma?

    Hatunmarka, about 19 km by road; Tunanmarka (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Masma?

    Start in Masma, visit Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Lake Tragadero, then Tunanmarka, then Paca Lagoon, then Suyruqucha, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Masma?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Masma

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