Places to visit near

Yanahuanca

Yanahuanca is a town in Pasco district, Peru of about 5,992 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chacraccocha, Laguna Pomacocha and Lake Carhuacocha.

10.5167° S, 76.4986° WPop. 5,992

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km69
Must-see38
Notable191
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Yanahuanca

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

102 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 Yanahuanca
  2. Warawtampuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lake Carhuacochalake · 45 min
  4. Chacraccochaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Nevado Santa Rosaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Laguna Pomacochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Yanahuanca
Today’s loopYanahuancaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yanahuanca?

Chacraccocha (viewpoint, about 29 km), Warawtampu (heritage site, about 9 km), Yarushpampa (heritage site, about 9 km), Laguna Pomacocha (lake, about 30 km), Lake Carhuacocha (lake, about 30 km), Nevado Santa Rosa (viewpoint, about 31 km).

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

69 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 2 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yanahuanca?

Puka Mach'ay, about 23 km by road; Saqra Mach'ay (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Yanahuanca?

Laguna Raracocha Chico, about 25 km by road; Alqaqucha (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yanahuanca?

Start in Yanahuanca, visit Warawtampu, then Lake Carhuacocha, then Chacraccocha, then Nevado Santa Rosa, then Laguna Pomacocha, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.