Huancavelica district, Peru

Places to visit near Mayocc

Mayocc is a town in Huancavelica district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage and 9 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Pampacocha (38 km), Pikimachay (42 km) and Marayniyoq (47 km).

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Mayocc at a glance

Location
Huancavelica district, Peru
Coordinates
12.7833° S, 74.4000° W
Places within 50 km
77 (3 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 Mayocc

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mayocc

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mayocc. The closest is Ampatuyoc (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mayocc

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mayocc. The closest is Laguna Pirhuacocha (5 km); the best-known is Laguna Pampacocha (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Mayocc

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mayocc. The closest is Plaza de Armas Distrito de Santillana (20 km); the best-known is Pikimachay (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mayocc

34 churches within 100 km of Mayocc. The closest is Iglesia Matriz San Miguel de Mayocc (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mayocc

19 parks within 100 km of Mayocc. The closest is Parque Utcuypampa (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Mayocc

9 museums within 100 km of Mayocc. The closest is Museo de Sitio Wari (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mayocc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mayocc
  2. 23 km Allcochayoc · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  3. 9 km Ampatuyoc · viewpoint, Huancavelica
  4. 25 km Kuntur Sinqa · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  5. 21 km Laguna Pampacocha · lake, Ayacucho
  6. 20 km Pikimachay · heritage site, Ayacucho
  7. 42 km Back to Mayocc

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mayocc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1452Ampatuyoc (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2736Laguna Pirhuacocha (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1334Plaza de Armas Distrito de Santillana (20 km)
    Churches934Iglesia Matriz San Miguel de Mayocc (3 km)
    Parks819Parque Utcuypampa (6 km)
    Other attractions111Plaza El Chorro (6 km)
    Museums29Museo de Sitio Wari (47 km)
    Waterfalls16Catarata Paccha Cucho Sirenachayoq (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Laupay Stone Forest (23 km)

    Mayocc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mayocc?

    Ampatuyoc (viewpoint, about 15 km), Kuntur Sinqa (viewpoint, about 17 km), Laguna Pampacocha (lake, about 38 km), Pikimachay (heritage site, about 42 km), Allcochayoc (viewpoint, about 23 km), Yanaorco (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mayocc?

    Ampatuyoc, about 15 km by road; Kuntur Sinqa (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mayocc?

    Laguna Pirhuacocha, about 5 km by road; Laguna Colmo (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mayocc?

    Plaza de Armas Distrito de Santillana, about 20 km by road; Killa Mach'ay (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mayocc?

    Start in Mayocc, visit Allcochayoc, then Ampatuyoc, then Kuntur Sinqa, then Laguna Pampacocha, then Pikimachay, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mayocc?

    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 Mayocc

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