Huánuco district, Peru

Places to visit near Queropalca

Queropalca is a town in Huánuco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 3 caves. The must-see places are Laguna Niñacocha (14 km), Chawpi Hanka (18 km) and Laguna Tambococha (19 km).

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Queropalca at a glance

Location
Huánuco district, Peru
Coordinates
10.1814° S, 76.8039° W
Places within 50 km
114 (20 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 Queropalca

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

193 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Queropalca. The closest is Alcay (14 km); the best-known is Chawpi Hanka (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Chawpi Hanka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Cerro Minapata · viewpoint · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Wank'a Marka · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Puma Wayin · viewpoint · Ancash · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Chancayoc · viewpoint · Ancash · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Alcay · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~14 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Queropalca

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Queropalca. The closest is Laguna Tuctococha (11 km); the best-known is Laguna Niñacocha (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Queropalca

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Queropalca. The closest is Chiquia (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Queropalca

4 caves within 100 km of Queropalca. The closest is Cave Entrance (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Queropalca

2 churches within 100 km of Queropalca. The closest is San Sebastián (84 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Queropalca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Queropalca
  2. 14 km Laguna Niñacocha · lake, Huánuco
  3. 6 km Cerro Minapata · viewpoint, Ancash
  4. 15 km Chawpi Hanka · viewpoint, Ancash
  5. 35 km Laguna Tambococha · lake, Huánuco
  6. 26 km Laguna Taulicocha · lake, Huánuco
  7. 23 km Back to Queropalca

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    All places near Queropalca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Queropalca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints79193Alcay (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2549Laguna Tuctococha (11 km)
    Forts & heritage630Chiquia (26 km)
    Caves34Cave Entrance (15 km)
    Churches02San Sebastián (84 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (24 km)
    Museums01Museo Nacional de Chavín (98 km)
    Waterfalls01La Catarata (86 km)
    Other attractions01Baños Termales Medicinal Chavin (95 km)

    Queropalca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Queropalca?

    Laguna Niñacocha (lake, about 14 km), Chawpi Hanka (viewpoint, about 18 km), Laguna Tambococha (lake, about 19 km), Cerro Minapata (viewpoint, about 20 km), Laguna Taulicocha (lake, about 23 km), Sarapococha (lake, about 24 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 3 caves, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Queropalca?

    Alcay, about 14 km by road; Cerro Yanaccocha (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Queropalca?

    Laguna Tuctococha, about 11 km by road; Laguna Carhuacocha (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Queropalca?

    Chiquia, about 26 km by road; Tikra (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Queropalca?

    Start in Queropalca, visit Laguna Niñacocha, then Cerro Minapata, then Chawpi Hanka, then Laguna Tambococha, then Laguna Taulicocha, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Queropalca?

    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 Queropalca

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