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Sicaya

Sicaya is a town in Junín district, Peru of about 6,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, Parque de la Identidad Huanca and Lake Ancapuachanan.

12.0333° S, 75.2833° WPop. 6,842

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see43
Notable143
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, church near Sicaya
Must-see

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo

Church · 11 km

Parque de la Identidad Huanca, park near Sicaya
Must-see

Parque de la Identidad Huanca

Park · 12 km

Must-see

Lake Ancapuachanan

Lake · 35 km

Places near Sicaya by type

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One day from Sicaya

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

92 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 Sicaya
  2. Arhuaturoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junínmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huancamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Basílica Catedral de Huancayochurch · 30 min
  6. Lake Ancapuachananlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Sicaya
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sicaya?

Basílica Catedral de Huancayo (church, about 11 km), Parque de la Identidad Huanca (park, about 12 km), Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (museum, about 4 km), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, about 7 km), Arhuaturo (heritage site, about 9 km), Lake Ñahuimpuquio (lake, about 9 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sicaya?

Mirador Shapish, about 4 km by road; Mantaro Valley (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Sicaya?

Lake Ñahuimpuquio, about 9 km by road; Lake Lazo Huntay (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sicaya?

Start in Sicaya, visit Arhuaturo, then Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín, then Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca, then Basílica Catedral de Huancayo, then Lake Ancapuachanan, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.