Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Tomas

Tomas is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 4 caves. The must-see places are Laguna Piquecocha (9 km), Qiwllaqucha (19 km) and Yana P'unqu (20 km).

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Tomas at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
12.2386° S, 75.7453° W
Places within 50 km
93 (22 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 Tomas

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

149 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tomas. The closest is Wachwa Runtuna (5 km); the best-known is Yana P'unqu (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tomas

47 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tomas. The closest is Laguna Piquecocha (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tomas

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tomas. The closest is Huamanmarca (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Tomas

5 caves within 100 km of Tomas. The closest is Sima Pumacocha (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Tomas

3 churches within 100 km of Tomas. The closest is Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (72 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tomas

2 parks within 100 km of Tomas. The closest is Cerrito (78 km); the best-known is Parque de la Identidad Huanca (79 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tomas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tomas
  2. 9 km Laguna Piquecocha · lake, Lima
  3. 25 km Pumacocha · lake, Lima
  4. 3 km Yana P'unqu · viewpoint, Lima
  5. 34 km Ñawinpukyu · lake, Lima
  6. 13 km Qiwllaqucha · lake, Lima
  7. 19 km Back to Tomas

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How to reach Tomas

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tomas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints67149Wachwa Runtuna (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1947Laguna Piquecocha (9 km)
    Forts & heritage29Huamanmarca (24 km)
    Caves45Sima Pumacocha (22 km)
    Churches03Iglesia Matriz de Jauja (72 km)
    Parks02Cerrito (78 km)
    Museums02Museo Regional de Arqueología de Junín (67 km)
    Other attractions02Plaza Huamanmarca (77 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve (24 km)
    Waterfalls01Antankallo Waterfall (100 km)

    Tomas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tomas?

    Laguna Piquecocha (lake, about 9 km), Qiwllaqucha (lake, about 19 km), Yana P'unqu (viewpoint, about 20 km), Ñawinpukyu (lake, about 21 km), Pumacocha (lake, about 22 km), Papaqucha (lake, about 22 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 4 caves, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tomas?

    Wachwa Runtuna, about 5 km by road; Puka Puka (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tomas?

    Laguna Piquecocha, about 9 km by road; Lake Cochabamba (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tomas?

    Huamanmarca, about 24 km by road; Pirca Pirca (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tomas?

    Start in Tomas, visit Laguna Piquecocha, then Pumacocha, then Yana P'unqu, then Ñawinpukyu, then Qiwllaqucha, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tomas?

    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 Tomas

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