Places to visit near

Yauyos

Yauyos is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Huamanmarca, Huascacocha and Wankarqucha.

12.4594° S, 75.9172° W

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see36
Notable151
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Yauyos

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

134 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 Yauyos
  2. Huamanmarcaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Huascacochalake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Piquecochalake · 45 min
  5. Pumacochalake · 45 min
  6. Wankarquchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Yauyos
Today’s loopYauyosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yauyos?

Huamanmarca (heritage site, about 14 km), Huascacocha (lake, about 22 km), Wankarqucha (viewpoint, about 24 km), Laguna Piquecocha (lake, about 32 km), Pumacocha (lake, about 32 km), Yana P'unqu (viewpoint, about 34 km).

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

89 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 2 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yauyos?

Kiwyu, about 15 km by road; Nevado Llongote (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Yauyos?

Nevado De Llongote, about 5 km by road; Laguna Huayllura (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yauyos?

Start in Yauyos, visit Huamanmarca, then Huascacocha, then Laguna Piquecocha, then Pumacocha, then Wankarqucha, and drive back — about 134 km by road in all.