Notable viewpoint · Huancavelica, Peru
Machu Qichqa
Machu Qichqa is a viewpoint in Huancavelica, Peru.
Machu Qichqa: 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 Machu Qichqa
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 Machu Qichqa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -13.25580, -74.84000. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Machu Qichqa
- Yana Urqu · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~30 km · Must-see
- Wayra Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ch'aqra Punta · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~38 km · Must-see
- Laguna Caracocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~38 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yanacocha · lake · Ayacucho · ~42 km · Must-see
- Orcoccocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~43 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wamani · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~46 km · Must-see
- Laguna Jeullacocha · lake · Huancavelica · ~59 km · Must-see
- Puka Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~61 km · Must-see
- Iglesia San Sebastián · church · Huancavelica · ~68 km · Must-see
- Iglesia Santa Ana · church · Huancavelica · ~68 km · Must-see
- Incahuasi · fort · Huancavelica · ~71 km · Must-see
- Qispi Q'awa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~5 km
- Wakan Q'allay · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~6 km
- Yawarqucha · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~6 km
- Q'illu Urqu · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~6 km
- Qulluta · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~7 km
- Antara · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~8 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Machu Qichqa
- Yana Urqu · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~30 km · Must-see
- Wayra Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ch'aqra Punta · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~38 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wamani · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~46 km · Must-see
- Puka Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~61 km · Must-see
- Qusqu · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~78 km · Must-see
- Qarwa Q'asa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~98 km · Must-see
- Qispi Q'awa · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~5 km
- Wakan Q'allay · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~6 km
- Yawarqucha · viewpoint · Huancavelica · ~6 km
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Machu Qichqa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Machu Qichqa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Machu Qichqa?
Nearby: Yana Urqu (viewpoint, 30 km), Wayra Q'asa (viewpoint, 36 km), Ch'aqra Punta (viewpoint, 38 km), Laguna Caracocha (lake, 38 km), Laguna Yanacocha (lake, 42 km), Orcoccocha (lake, 43 km).
Is Machu Qichqa worth visiting?
Machu Qichqa is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.