Junín district, Peru

Places to visit near Pilcomay

Pilcomay is a town in Junín district, Peru, home to about 8,169 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage and 5 churches. The must-see places are Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (6 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (7 km) and Lake Ancapuachanan (32 km).

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Pilcomay at a glance

Location
Junín district, Peru
Population
about 8,169
Coordinates
12.0472° S, 75.2493° W
Places within 50 km
51 (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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pilcomay

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

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pilcomay. The closest is Mantaro Valley (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pilcomay

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pilcomay. The closest is Urb. Lago Verde (1 km); the best-known is Lake Ancapuachanan (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Pilcomay

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pilcomay. The closest is Wari Willka (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pilcomay

6 churches within 100 km of Pilcomay. The closest is Casa Sobre La Roca (1 km); the best-known is Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Pilcomay

6 caves within 100 km of Pilcomay. The closest is Sima Pumacocha (78 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pilcomay

4 parks within 100 km of Pilcomay. The closest is Plaza Independencia (1 km); the best-known is Parque de la Identidad Huanca (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pilcomay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pilcomay
  2. 7 km Parque de la Identidad Huanca · park, Junín
  3. 3 km Basílica Catedral de Huancayo · church, Junín
  4. 1 km Iglesia de la Merced · church, Junín
  5. 4 km Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca · museum, Junín
  6. 7 km Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín · museum, Junín
  7. 6 km Back to Pilcomay

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From travellers near Pilcomay

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How to reach Pilcomay

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    Within 15 km of Pilcomay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pilcomay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints24101Mantaro Valley (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs942Urb. Lago Verde (1 km)
    Forts & heritage311Wari Willka (11 km)
    Churches56Casa Sobre La Roca (1 km)
    Caves06Sima Pumacocha (78 km)
    Parks44Plaza Independencia (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Huaytapallana Regional Conservation Area (38 km)
    Museums22Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (2 km)
    Other attractions22Plaza Huamanmarca (6 km)
    Temples11Castillo del Temple (2 km)

    Pilcomay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pilcomay?

    Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 6 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 7 km), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, about 2 km), Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (museum, about 6 km), Iglesia de la Merced (church, about 6 km), Plaza Huamanmarca (attraction, about 6 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pilcomay?

    Mantaro Valley, about 21 km by road; Kawituyuq (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pilcomay?

    Urb. Lago Verde, about 1 km by road; Lake Ñahuimpuquio (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pilcomay?

    Wari Willka, about 11 km by road; Arhuaturo (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pilcomay?

    Start in Pilcomay, visit Parque de la Identidad Huanca, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, then Iglesia de la Merced, then Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca, then Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pilcomay?

    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 Pilcomay

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