Location: Huancayo
Top Things to do in Huancayo
- 1. Parque de la Identidad Wanka
- 2. Plaza De La Constitucion
- 3. Virgen Inmaculada de la Concepcion
- 4. Formaciones Geologicas de Torre Torre
- 5. Basilica Catedral de Huancayo
- 6. Huarihuilca
- 7. Real Plaza
- 8. Yalpana Wasi - Lugar De La Memoria
- 9. Parque Turistico Artesenal de Los Mates Burilado
- 10. Parque de los Sombreros
The 10 Best Things to Do in Huancayo, Peru
Huancayo (Spanish pronunciation: [waŋˈkaʝo]; in Wanka Quechua: Wankayuq [wɐŋˈkæjuː], '(place) with a (sacred) rock') is the capital of Junín Region, in the central highlands of Peru.
Restaurants in Huancayo
1. Parque de la Identidad Wanka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Daniel W
We visited without a guide but still enjoyed hanging out in this beautiful park and enjoying the scenery. A nice place where locals hang out in the day with very interesting plants and architecture. The artists and gardeners who have created this deserve a lot of credit, it was just a shame there was nowhere to leave a donation!
2. Plaza De La Constitucion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 167 reviews
Se ubica en el centro de la ciudad. Su nombre es EN homenaje a la Constitución liberal de Cádiz Es la plaza principal de la ciudad, encontrándose en ella monumentos en honor al Mariscal Don Ramón Castilla y Marquezado, (importantes por ser quienes abolieron la esclavitud)
Reviewed By Chelsea42 - Northern California
This is Huancayo's nicest plaza with the Cathedral anchoring one side and lots of benches to sit and people-watch. There are also several restaurants around the plaza. Across the street is Casa Artesana which is a collection of little shops selling inexpensive tourist items, some of which are very nice.
3. Virgen Inmaculada de la Concepcion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
4. Formaciones Geologicas de Torre Torre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Jessica L - Adelaide Hills, Australia
These formations are absolutely stunning. I would have liked to walk through them, but two locals stopped me while walking there and told me it was unsafe, that people get robbed. I'm not one to give in to fear, but I was bit too paranoid to walk down into the site by myself given these warnings. However it was great to walk up there and see the "torres" from above. Also interesting to walk through different parts of Huancayo to get there and get a glimpse of daily life.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By LimaNicodemo - Lima
Concentrate on the facade. The interior has been redone through the years--spartanly. Not ostentatious, nor colonial, nor hi-quality.
6. Huarihuilca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Jesus A - Lima, Peru
Ruinas dela cultura Wari, de los años 900 d. C. y 1200 d. C. Según las guías este fue un centro ceremonial construido en esta zona básicamente de comercio e intercambio entre los pueblos de Huancavelica, Ayacucho y el Valle del Mantaro. Es un lugar pequeño que también cuenta con un museo de sitio.
Esta ubicado al sur de Huancayo , como a 15 minutos en taxi
7. Real Plaza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Jesus A - Lima, Peru
Este centro comercial de Huancayo tiene el privilegio de ser uno de los primeros emprendimientos comerciales tipo mall fuera de la ciudad de Lima. Esta ciudad se caracteriza por tener un intenso movimiento comercial sobre todo los domingos en sus famosas ferias, pero a pesar de todo la comunidad aceptó de muy buen agrado este centro comercial que a la fecha es uno de los que más ventas tienen en la región por metro cuadrado. Como todos los lugares de este tipo concentra tiendas, atracciones, cine, restaurantes, cafetería y o otros bajo un mismo techo
8. Yalpana Wasi - Lugar De La Memoria
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
9. Parque Turistico Artesenal de Los Mates Burilado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 24justme49 - Riverside, California
This is a lovely park steeped in the culture of the area and centered around the areas amazing gourd art which ,of course, is for sale in the park. No bugging you on the street and you can enjoy the park for free.
10. Parque de los Sombreros
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Jesus A - Lima, Peru
Pequeño parque temático ubicado en la salida hacia el Huatapallana, en el cual se recrean los famosos sombreros Huancas pero en tamaño gigante, sobre cada una de las bancas, en lugar de un techo tiene una réplica del sombrero.
Por ser un parque público el acceso es gratuito pero en contraparte luce bastante descuidado.
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