Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Viñac

Viñac is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chalhuacocha (40 km), Papacocha (44 km) and Nahuincocha (45 km).

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Viñac at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
12.9311° S, 75.7786° W
Places within 50 km
77 (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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Viñac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Viñac: 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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Things to see near Viñac, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Viñac

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Viñac. The closest is Mirador Cerro (38 km); the best-known is Qarwa Q'asa (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Qarwa Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Wankarqucha · viewpoint · Lima · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Anta P'unqu · viewpoint · Lima · ~57 km · Must-see
  • T'uru · viewpoint · Lima · ~45 km
  • Qusqu · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Qullpapata · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~47 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Viñac

69 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Viñac. The closest is Lagunas de Runtuni (16 km); the best-known is Chalhuacocha (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Chalhuacocha · lake · Lima · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Papacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Nahuincocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Huarmicocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Canllacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Acchicocha · lake · Junín · ~57 km · Must-see

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Churches near Viñac

23 churches within 100 km of Viñac. The closest is Iglesia de Viñac (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Viñac

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Viñac. The closest is Pirwayuq (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Viñac

11 parks within 100 km of Viñac. The closest is Plaza Central Viñac (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Viñac

2 caves within 100 km of Viñac. The closest is Qaqa Mach'ay (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Viñac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Viñac
  2. 44 km Papacocha · lake, Huancavelica
  3. 6 km Huarmicocha · lake, Huancavelica
  4. 3 km Nahuincocha · lake, Huancavelica
  5. 24 km Chalhuacocha · lake, Lima
  6. 36 km Pirwayuq · heritage site, Lima
  7. 4 km Back to Viñac

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From travellers near Viñac

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How to reach Viñac

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Viñac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1080Mirador Cerro (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3269Lagunas de Runtuni (16 km)
    Churches1623Iglesia de Viñac (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1117Pirwayuq (4 km)
    Parks711Plaza Central Viñac (1 km)
    Other attractions04Bodega Viña El Paso (52 km)
    Caves02Qaqa Mach'ay (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Protection Forest Adjacent to the Nuevo Imperial Canal Intake (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Cementerio Divino Redentor Lunahuana (49 km)
    Beaches & coast01Puerto Fiel (98 km)

    Viñac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Viñac?

    Pirwayuq (heritage site, about 4 km), Chalhuacocha (lake, about 40 km), Papacocha (lake, about 44 km), Nahuincocha (lake, about 45 km), Iglesia de Viñac (church, about 1 km), Plaza Central Viñac (park, about 1 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Viñac?

    Mirador Cerro, about 38 km by road; Cordillera Occidental (Perú) (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Viñac?

    Lagunas de Runtuni, about 16 km by road; Laguna Condorjaja (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Viñac?

    Iglesia de Viñac, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Chocalla (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Viñac?

    Start in Viñac, visit Papacocha, then Huarmicocha, then Nahuincocha, then Chalhuacocha, then Pirwayuq, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Viñac?

    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 Viñac

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