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Yanacancha

Yanacancha is a town in Huánuco district, Peru of about 23,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Tambococha, Laguna Taulicocha and Lake Carhuacocha.

10.2411° S, 76.6456° WPop. 23,175

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see43
Notable236
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Laguna Tambococha

Lake · 12 km

Laguna Taulicocha, lake near Yanacancha
Must-see

Laguna Taulicocha

Lake · 18 km

Must-see

Lake Carhuacocha

Lake · 26 km

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One day from Yanacancha

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:53 pm

85 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 Yanacancha
  2. Laguna Tambocochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Taulicochalake · 45 min
  4. Lake Patarcochalake · 45 min
  5. Lake Tinquicochalake · 45 min
  6. Lake Carhuacochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Yanacancha
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yanacancha?

Laguna Tambococha (lake, about 12 km), Laguna Taulicocha (lake, about 18 km), Lake Carhuacocha (lake, about 26 km), Lake Patarcocha (lake, about 26 km), Lake Tinquicocha (lake, about 29 km), Laguna Huascacocha (lake, about 30 km).

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

102 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 3 caves, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yanacancha?

Kuntur Wachanan, about 22 km by road; Chuspiccocha (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Yanacancha?

Laguna Tambococha, about 12 km by road; Laguna Lauricocha (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yanacancha?

Start in Yanacancha, visit Laguna Tambococha, then Laguna Taulicocha, then Lake Patarcocha, then Lake Tinquicocha, then Lake Carhuacocha, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.