Places to visit near

Muqui

Muqui is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, Paca Lagoon and Lake Tragadero.

11.8336° S, 75.4346° W

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km46
Must-see45
Notable182
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Muqui

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

112 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 Muqui
  2. Iglesia Matriz de Jaujachurch · 30 min
  3. Lake Tragaderolake · 45 min
  4. Tunanmarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Paca Lagoonlake · 45 min
  6. Tipiquchalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Muqui
Today’s loopMuquiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Muqui?

Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 12 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 17 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 17 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 27 km), Tipiqucha (lake, about 32 km), Suyruqucha (viewpoint, about 32 km).

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

46 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Muqui?

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

Which is the nearest lake to Muqui?

Paca Lagoon, about 17 km by road; Lake Tragadero (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Muqui?

Start in Muqui, visit Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Lake Tragadero, then Tunanmarka, then Paca Lagoon, then Tipiqucha, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.