Pasco district, Peru

Places to visit near Tinyahuarco

Tinyahuarco is a town in Pasco district, Peru, home to about 5,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Huayllay National Sanctuary (27 km), Punrún (29 km) and Guataycocha (44 km).

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Tinyahuarco at a glance

Location
Pasco district, Peru
Population
about 5,066
Coordinates
10.7677° S, 76.2752° W
Places within 50 km
33 (6 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 Tinyahuarco

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tinyahuarco

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tinyahuarco. The closest is Huayllay National Sanctuary (31 km); the best-known is Wamanripa (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tinyahuarco

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tinyahuarco. The closest is Yanaqucha (Tinyahuarco) (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tinyahuarco

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tinyahuarco. The closest is Pumpu (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Tinyahuarco

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Tinyahuarco. The closest is Gallito de Las Rocas (73 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Tinyahuarco

4 caves within 100 km of Tinyahuarco. The closest is Cave of Lauricocha (81 km); the best-known is Gruta de Huagapo (96 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tinyahuarco

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tinyahuarco. The closest is Huayllay National Sanctuary (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tinyahuarco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 127 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tinyahuarco
  2. 8 km Yanaqucha (Tinyahuarco) · lake, Pasco
  3. 23 km Pumpu · heritage site, Pasco
  4. 8 km Huayllay National Sanctuary · sanctuary, Pasco
  5. 26 km Punrún · lake, Pasco
  6. 18 km Guataycocha · lake, Pasco
  7. 44 km Back to Tinyahuarco

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From travellers near Tinyahuarco

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    All places near Tinyahuarco by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tinyahuarco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints11115Huayllay National Sanctuary (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1455Yanaqucha (Tinyahuarco) (8 km)
    Forts & heritage611Pumpu (21 km)
    Waterfalls05Gallito de Las Rocas (73 km)
    Caves04Cave of Lauricocha (81 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Huayllay National Sanctuary (27 km)

    Tinyahuarco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tinyahuarco?

    Huayllay National Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 27 km), Yanaqucha (Tinyahuarco) (lake, about 8 km), Punrún (lake, about 29 km), Pumpu (heritage site, about 21 km), Guataycocha (lake, about 44 km), Laguna Shegue (lake, about 44 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tinyahuarco?

    Huayllay National Sanctuary, about 31 km by road; Kuchpanqa (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tinyahuarco?

    Yanaqucha (Tinyahuarco), about 8 km by road; Alqaqucha (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tinyahuarco?

    Pumpu, about 21 km by road; Kuntuyuq (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tinyahuarco?

    Start in Tinyahuarco, visit Yanaqucha (Tinyahuarco), then Pumpu, then Huayllay National Sanctuary, then Punrún, then Guataycocha, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tinyahuarco?

    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 Tinyahuarco

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