# Things to see in Huancavelica (Peru): 8 places and when to go

> Huancavelica is a town in Peru, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Mountains (3), Hot springs (2). The best known are Wamanrasu, Sitaq and Uchkus Inkañan. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/huancavelica/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Peru · -12.79, -74.99
- **Places:** 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/naturaleza/) (3) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/montana/) (3) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/termal/) (2) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/historia/) (1) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/espiritual/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** October to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LIM Lima, 246 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Huancavelica

The places in and around Huancavelica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Wamanrasu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/wamanrasu/): Mountain in Peru · 15 km
- [Sitaq](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/sitaq/): Mountain in Peru · 27 km
- [Uchkus Inkañan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/uchkus-inkanan/): Archaeological site in Peru · 15 km
- [Antarasu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/antarasu/): Mountain in Peru · 22 km
- [Iglesia San Sebastián](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/iglesia-san-sebastian/): Cultural heritage site in Peru · 1.5 km
- [Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/museo-regional-daniel-hernandez-morillo/): Museum in Peru · 1.7 km
- [Baños Termales del Inca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/banos-termales-del-inca/): Hot spring · 3.1 km
- [Public Thermal Baths](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/public-thermal-baths/): Hot spring · 1.9 km

## When to go to Huancavelica

The best time to visit Huancavelica is **April to September**; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 12 h 41 |
| February | Possible | 12 h 25 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 05 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| May | Best time | 11 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 11 h 15 |
| July | Best time | 11 h 19 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 34 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 56 |
| October | Possible | 12 h 18 |
| November | Possible | 12 h 36 |
| December | Possible | 12 h 45 |

In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15. In April, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.

When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Huancavelica

The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 246 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-12.79%2C-74.99)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-12.79%2C-74.99)

## Other towns nearby

- [Huancayo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/huancayo/): 10 places · 82 km
- [Ayacucho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/ayacucho/): 7 places · 94 km
- [Lunahuaná](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/lunahuana/): 5 places · 126 km
- [Chincha Alta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/chincha-alta/): 5 places · 143 km
- [Pisco, Peru](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/pisco/): 6 places · 168 km
- [San Miguel de la Pascana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/san-miguel-de-la-pascana/): 18 places · 211 km

And all of Peru, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Huancavelica?

The best known: [Wamanrasu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/wamanrasu/), [Sitaq](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/sitaq/), [Uchkus Inkañan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/uchkus-inkanan/), [Antarasu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/antarasu/), [Iglesia San Sebastián](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/peru/iglesia-san-sebastian/). In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Huancavelica?

April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 15.

### How do you get to Huancavelica?

The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 246 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-12.79%2C-74.99) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Huancavelica as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).