Pasco district, Peru

Places to visit near Mosca

Mosca is a town in Pasco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Wamanripayuq (38 km), Putaqa (46 km) and Pichcacocha Lakes (49 km).

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Mosca at a glance

Location
Pasco district, Peru
Coordinates
10.3428° S, 76.2917° W
Places within 50 km
43 (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 caves

Top places to visit near Mosca

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

135 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mosca. The closest is Pichqa Pukyu (31 km); the best-known is Wamanripayuq (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mosca

58 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mosca. The closest is Laguna Runtucocha (8 km); the best-known is Pichcacocha Lakes (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Mosca

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mosca. The closest is Guellayhuasin (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Mosca

4 caves within 100 km of Mosca. The closest is Cave of Lauricocha (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Mosca

3 churches within 100 km of Mosca. The closest is MMM San Rafael (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mosca

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mosca. The closest is Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (81 km); the best-known is Huayllay National Sanctuary (85 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mosca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mosca
  2. 38 km Wamanripayuq · viewpoint, Huánuco
  3. 7 km Putaqa · viewpoint, Huánuco
  4. 30 km Markapukyu · heritage site, Pasco
  5. 8 km Qaqapatan · heritage site, Pasco
  6. 15 km Guellayhuasin · heritage site, Pasco
  7. 12 km Back to Mosca

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From travellers near Mosca

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How to reach Mosca

    All places near Mosca by distance

    Within 15 km of Mosca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mosca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints15135Pichqa Pukyu (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1458Laguna Runtucocha (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1124Guellayhuasin (12 km)
    Caves24Cave of Lauricocha (48 km)
    Churches13MMM San Rafael (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (81 km)
    Waterfalls02La Catarata (60 km)

    Mosca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mosca?

    Guellayhuasin (heritage site, about 12 km), Wamanripayuq (viewpoint, about 38 km), Markapukyu (heritage site, about 24 km), Qaqapatan (heritage site, about 25 km), Putaqa (viewpoint, about 46 km), Yuraq Mach'ay (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mosca?

    Pichqa Pukyu, about 31 km by road; P'aqla Tanka (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mosca?

    Laguna Runtucocha, about 8 km by road; Laguna Nahuircocha (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mosca?

    Guellayhuasin, about 12 km by road; Huarcan (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mosca?

    Start in Mosca, visit Wamanripayuq, then Putaqa, then Markapukyu, then Qaqapatan, then Guellayhuasin, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mosca?

    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 Mosca

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