San Pedro de Ninacaca Church (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
During mass.
Location :
31 km south-east of Cerro de Pasco (30 minutes...
Built between 1580 and 1610, it brings together both Andean and Spanish architectural techniques. The church was consecrated to its...
San Pedro de Ninacaca Church (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
During mass.
Location :
31 km south-east of Cerro de Pasco (30 minutes by car).
Pasco
Built between 1580 and 1610, it brings together both Andean and Spanish architectural techniques. The church was consecrated to its patron saint, Saint Peter, in 1626. It was designed with just one nave, stone walls and a thatched roof. The altar is made from wood and gold leaf, and the outer walls display figures carved in stone.
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Inmaculada Concepción de Vicco Church (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, prior...
Location :
18 km from Cerro de Pasco (30 minutes by car).
A stone church built by the district's inhabitants in the 17th century.
Inmaculada Concepción de Vicco Church (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, prior authorization from a church representative required.
Location :
18 km from Cerro de Pasco (30 minutes by car).
Pasco
A stone church built by the district's inhabitants in the 17th century.
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Punrun Lagoon (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
37 km south-west of Cerro de Pasco (1 hour 15...
With a surface area of 8 km2, a maximum depth of 200 metres and an altitude of 4,200 masl. Its cold waters hold five islands, with...
Punrun Lagoon (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
37 km south-west of Cerro de Pasco (1 hour 15 minutes by car).
Pasco
With a surface area of 8 km2, a maximum depth of 200 metres and an altitude of 4,200 masl. Its cold waters hold five islands, with Pumapachupan the jewel in the crown. On its shores, visitors can see typical flora from the area, including the chilligua, the ichu, and the garbancillo, as well as wetlands. Punrun is also a habitat for many bird species, including the wild duck and mallard duckling, quail, seagull, ruddy duck, "frailisco", kingfisher and the ibis, as well as numerous frogs, trout, carachi fish and catfish.
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Huayllay National Sanctuary (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Mon - Sun 8.00 am - 5.30 pm. Travel...
Location :
45 km south of Cerro de Pasco (45 minutes by car).
Chosen as one of the 7 Wonders of Peru. Formed from rocks of different sizes and shapes, created by the action of the wind, water and the...
Huayllay National Sanctuary (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Mon - Sun 8.00 am - 5.30 pm. Travel agencies offer camping here.
Location :
45 km south of Cerro de Pasco (45 minutes by car).
Pasco
Chosen as one of the 7 Wonders of Peru. Formed from rocks of different sizes and shapes, created by the action of the wind, water and the moving of glaciers. The formations resemble enormous human and animal profiles, as well as doorways and arches. The forest boasts hot springs with a temperature of 60°C, known for their medicinal properties. The area is inhabited by deer, vicuñas, vizcachas, wildcats, skunks, sparrow hawks and quails. The flora comprises grass, queñua, huamanpinta, putaga and mata mata trees or pargashes.
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La Calera Hot Springs (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
43 km northwest of the city of Cerro de Pasco...
Thermal baths rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, chlorides, sulphates and bicarbonates, whose waters reach temperatures of 60°C...
La Calera Hot Springs (Pasco)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
43 km northwest of the city of Cerro de Pasco (1 hour 15 minutes by car) and 3 km (45 minutes on foot) from the village of Huayllay.
Pasco
Thermal baths rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, chlorides, sulphates and bicarbonates, whose waters reach temperatures of 60°C and have therapeutic properties for treating muscular pain and nervous conditions.
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