Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Paca

Paca is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Paca Lagoon (3 km), Lake Tragadero (8 km) and Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (9 km).

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Paca at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Coordinates
11.7154° S, 75.5159° W
Places within 50 km
30 (8 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

Top places to visit near Paca

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paca

173 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paca. The closest is Muntirayuq (20 km); the best-known is Suyruqucha (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Paca

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Paca. The closest is Paca Lagoon (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Paca

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paca. The closest is Hatunmarka (7 km); the best-known is Tunanmarka (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Paca

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Paca. The closest is Cascada (65 km); the best-known is Catarata " El Tirol" (84 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Paca

7 caves within 100 km of Paca. The closest is Pintish Machay (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paca

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paca. The closest is Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (69 km); the best-known is Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (72 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Paca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paca
  2. 3 km Paca Lagoon · lake, Junín
  3. 6 km Iglesia Matriz de Jauja · church, Junín
  4. 6 km Lake Tragadero · lake, Junín
  5. 4 km Hatunmarka · heritage site, Junín
  6. 6 km Tunanmarka · heritage site, Junín
  7. 11 km Back to Paca

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How to reach Paca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints17173Muntirayuq (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs545Paca Lagoon (3 km)
    Forts & heritage510Hatunmarka (7 km)
    Waterfalls08Cascada (65 km)
    Caves27Pintish Machay (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (69 km)
    Churches13Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (9 km)
    Parks02Parque de la Identidad Huanca (63 km)
    Museums02Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (57 km)
    Other attractions02Plaza Huamanmarca (65 km)

    Paca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paca?

    Paca Lagoon (lake, about 3 km), Lake Tragadero (lake, about 8 km), Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 9 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 11 km), Hatunmarka (heritage site, about 7 km), Suyruqucha (viewpoint, about 38 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paca?

    Muntirayuq, about 20 km by road; Waqraqucha (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Paca?

    Paca Lagoon, about 3 km by road; Lake Tragadero (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paca?

    Hatunmarka, about 7 km by road; Tunanmarka (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paca?

    Start in Paca, visit Paca Lagoon, then Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, then Lake Tragadero, then Hatunmarka, then Tunanmarka, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paca?

    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.

    Towns near Paca

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