Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Parco

Parco is a town in Junín district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 2 caves. The must-see places are Lake Tragadero (5 km), Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (7 km) and Paca Lagoon (11 km).

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Parco at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Coordinates
11.8002° S, 75.5460° W
Places within 50 km
47 (16 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 Parco

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

180 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parco. The closest is Waqraqucha (24 km); the best-known is Suyruqucha (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Suyruqucha · viewpoint · Junín · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Waqraqucha · viewpoint · Junín · ~24 km
  • Muntirayuq · viewpoint · Junín · ~26 km
  • Kawituyuq · viewpoint · Junín · ~47 km · Must-see
  • T'uruqucha · viewpoint · Junín · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Yuraq Kancha · viewpoint · Junín · ~48 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Parco

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Parco. The closest is Lake Tragadero (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Parco

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parco. The closest is Hatunmarka (9 km); the best-known is Tunanmarka (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Parco

8 caves within 100 km of Parco. The closest is Pintish Machay (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Parco

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Parco. The closest is Cataratas Gemelas de Casaracra (73 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parco

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parco. The closest is Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (61 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Parco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parco
  2. 5 km Lake Tragadero · lake, Junín
  3. 4 km Hatunmarka · heritage site, Junín
  4. 6 km Tunanmarka · heritage site, Junín
  5. 13 km Paca Lagoon · lake, Junín
  6. 6 km Iglesia Matriz de Jauja · church, Junín
  7. 7 km Back to Parco

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How to reach Parco

    All places near Parco by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23180Waqraqucha (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1444Lake Tragadero (5 km)
    Forts & heritage612Hatunmarka (9 km)
    Caves28Pintish Machay (39 km)
    Waterfalls07Cataratas Gemelas de Casaracra (73 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (61 km)
    Churches13Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (7 km)
    Parks02Parque de la Identidad Huanca (59 km)
    Museums12Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (50 km)
    Other attractions02Plaza Huamanmarca (59 km)

    Parco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parco?

    Lake Tragadero (lake, about 5 km), Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (church, about 7 km), Paca Lagoon (lake, about 11 km), Tunanmarka (heritage site, about 13 km), Hatunmarka (heritage site, about 9 km), Laguna Yuraccocha (lake, about 42 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parco?

    Waqraqucha, about 24 km by road; Muntirayuq (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Parco?

    Lake Tragadero, about 5 km by road; Paca Lagoon (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parco?

    Hatunmarka, about 9 km by road; Tunanmarka (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parco?

    Start in Parco, visit Lake Tragadero, then Hatunmarka, then Tunanmarka, then Paca Lagoon, then Iglesia Matriz de Jauja, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parco?

    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 Parco

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