Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Tupe

Tupe is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chalhuacocha (18 km), Wankarqucha (22 km) and Anta P'unqu (34 km).

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Tupe at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
12.7408° S, 75.8083° W
Places within 50 km
98 (10 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 Tupe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tupe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Tupe

  • Ruphasqa · viewpoint · Lima · ~27 km
  • Upyanqa · viewpoint · Lima · ~28 km
  • Yurajcocha · lake · Junín · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Huamanmarca · fort · Lima · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Pumacocha · lake · Lima · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Qarwa Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Chilicocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Paquchi · viewpoint · Lima · ~34 km
  • Yana P'unqu · viewpoint · Lima · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Awki Sunqu · viewpoint · Lima · ~35 km
  • Puka · viewpoint · Junín · ~36 km
  • Qullpapata · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~36 km

Things to see near Tupe, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Tupe

102 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tupe. The closest is T'uru (20 km); the best-known is Wankarqucha (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wankarqucha · viewpoint · Lima · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Anta P'unqu · viewpoint · Lima · ~34 km · Must-see
  • T'uru · viewpoint · Lima · ~20 km
  • Wampuru · viewpoint · Lima · ~27 km
  • Ruphasqa · viewpoint · Lima · ~27 km
  • Upyanqa · viewpoint · Lima · ~28 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tupe

63 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tupe. The closest is Laguna Cacachu (15 km); the best-known is Chalhuacocha (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Chalhuacocha · lake · Lima · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Nahuincocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Papacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Huarmicocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Canllacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Huichicocha · lake · Junín · ~45 km · Must-see

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Churches near Tupe

19 churches within 100 km of Tupe. The closest is Santuario del Señor de la Ascención de Cachuy (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tupe

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tupe. The closest is Pirwayuq (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Tupe

7 parks within 100 km of Tupe. The closest is Plaza Central de Cachuy (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Tupe

4 caves within 100 km of Tupe. The closest is Qaqa Mach'ay (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tupe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tupe
  2. 18 km Chalhuacocha · lake, Lima
  3. 29 km Papacocha · lake, Huancavelica
  4. 6 km Nahuincocha · lake, Huancavelica
  5. 28 km Anta P'unqu · viewpoint, Lima
  6. 17 km Wankarqucha · viewpoint, Lima
  7. 22 km Back to Tupe

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How to reach Tupe

    All places near Tupe by distance

    Within 15 km of Tupe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tupe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints22102T'uru (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4263Laguna Cacachu (15 km)
    Churches1819Santuario del Señor de la Ascención de Cachuy (15 km)
    Forts & heritage711Pirwayuq (22 km)
    Parks77Plaza Central de Cachuy (15 km)
    Caves14Qaqa Mach'ay (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Protection Forest Adjacent to the Nuevo Imperial Canal Intake (70 km)
    Other attractions11Bethania (40 km)
    Beaches & coast01Puerto Fiel (99 km)

    Tupe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tupe?

    Chalhuacocha (lake, about 18 km), Wankarqucha (viewpoint, about 22 km), Anta P'unqu (viewpoint, about 34 km), Nahuincocha (lake, about 36 km), Papacocha (lake, about 38 km), Huarmicocha (lake, about 39 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tupe?

    T'uru, about 20 km by road; Wankarqucha (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tupe?

    Laguna Cacachu, about 15 km by road; Laguna Tintac (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tupe?

    Santuario del Señor de la Ascención de Cachuy, about 15 km by road; Iglesia de Chavín (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tupe?

    Start in Tupe, visit Chalhuacocha, then Papacocha, then Nahuincocha, then Anta P'unqu, then Wankarqucha, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tupe?

    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 Tupe

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