Notable viewpoint · Junín, Peru
Uqhu
Uqhu is a viewpoint in Junín, Peru.
Uqhu: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Uqhu
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Uqhu — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -11.78783, -76.06306. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Uqhu
- Laguna Lacsacocha · lake · Junín · ~5 km · Must-see
- Lake Pumacocha · lake · Junín · ~10 km · Must-see
- Kiwyu Waqanan · viewpoint · Junín · ~13 km · Must-see
- Azulcocha · lake · Junín · ~23 km · Must-see
- Laguna Ñahuincocha · lake · Junín · ~27 km · Must-see
- Huascacocha · lake · Junín · ~27 km · Must-see
- Chinchirusa · viewpoint · Lima · ~28 km · Must-see
- Ch'uspiqucha · lake · Lima · ~30 km · Must-see
- Huacracocha · lake · Junín · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tiktiqucha · lake · Lima · ~31 km · Must-see
- Arco de Ticlio · viewpoint · Lima · ~32 km · Must-see
- Anticona · viewpoint · Junín · ~32 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yuraccocha · lake · Junín · ~34 km · Must-see
- Laguna Piticocha · lake · Lima · ~37 km · Must-see
- Lake Mullucocha · lake · Lima · ~38 km · Must-see
- Hatun Ukru · viewpoint · Lima · ~40 km · Must-see
- Qunchupata · viewpoint · Lima · ~41 km · Must-see
- Yuraq Kancha · viewpoint · Junín · ~43 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Uqhu
- Kiwyu Waqanan · viewpoint · Junín · ~13 km · Must-see
- Chinchirusa · viewpoint · Lima · ~28 km · Must-see
- Arco de Ticlio · viewpoint · Lima · ~32 km · Must-see
- Anticona · viewpoint · Junín · ~32 km · Must-see
- Hatun Ukru · viewpoint · Lima · ~40 km · Must-see
- Qunchupata · viewpoint · Lima · ~41 km · Must-see
- Yuraq Kancha · viewpoint · Junín · ~43 km · Must-see
- Yana Ulla · viewpoint · Lima · ~44 km · Must-see
- Kima Rumi · viewpoint · Lima · ~46 km · Must-see
- Marayniyuq · viewpoint · Lima · ~47 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Uqhu yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Uqhu?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Uqhu?
Nearby: Laguna Lacsacocha (lake, 5 km), Lake Pumacocha (lake, 10 km), Kiwyu Waqanan (viewpoint, 13 km), Azulcocha (lake, 23 km), Laguna Ñahuincocha (lake, 27 km), Huascacocha (lake, 27 km).
Is Uqhu worth visiting?
Uqhu is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.