Things to do & places to visit in Huancavelica Region, Peru

Huancavelica Region #24 destination in Peru 2023. The average rating score is 4.51 based on 98 traveler reviews, of 8 attractions. Timezone: America/Lima, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 14:43.

Top things to do (12)

• Historic Sites
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Rail Services
• Archaeology Tours
• Ancient Ruins
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Caverns & Caves
• Religious Sites
• City Tours

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Magical Travel (1 review)
   - Paddleboard en el Río Mantaro y sus aguas turquesas
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM City Tours • Cultural Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   El río mantaro crea unas pozas espectaculares de color turquesa que nos permite tomarnos fotografías impresionantes mientras damos un paseo. Yo me puse en contacto con la agencia de Magical Travel para hacer la aventura, ya que son los únicos en todo Ayacucho que ofrecen PADDLEBOARDS por PERSONA, no es necesario compartir con nadie.
   La ruta es impresionante, toma más de 2 horas en hacer los mejores paseos mientras disfrutamos la naturaleza, el equipo de guía se encargó de todo. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Catedral de Huancavelica (38 reviews)
   - Great architecture merging Andean and Spanish elements.
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Very beautiful both from outside and from inside. The surrounding mountains make it seem part of a Chistmas crib! See more..
   
3. 4.5 Tren Macho (30 reviews)
   - This really worked for us.
   Spent More than 3 hours Rail Services
   
   
   It is perhaps important to differentiate between the thrice-weekly genuine diesel drawn four carriage Tren Macho which leaves at 0630 and takes five to seven hours, and the daily 1230 less colourful 3-hr Auto Wagon. If you like trains (I do) go for the former and you will not be disappointed, including the scenery if the weather is sunny (even if you are an old hand in Peru). Well recommended - not so many train journeys available hereabouts these days, so don't miss the chance. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Templo Inca de Huaytara (10 reviews)
   - ARQUITECTURA IMPRESIONANTE
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Partimos un feriado a conocer el templo inca de Huaytará y todo el viaje valió completamente la pena. Llegamos pasadas las 15:00 hrs. y pudimos ingresar a la iglesia mientras había un grupo haciendo catequesis. Nos preocupó que fuese demasiado tarde para poder ingresar al mismo palacio inca, así que luego de dar una vuelta y preguntar encontramos finalmente abierta la reja. Es impresionante (fuera de la polémica de la invasión española) cómo confluyen de manera armónica las paredes de la época incaica y la construcción colonial, la reutilización de los vanos y hornacinas. ¡Toda una maravilla! See more..
   
5. 4.5 Complejo Arqueologico de Inca Wasi (9 reviews)
   - Bonita Excursión Universitaria
   Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
   
   
   Muy hermoso lugar el cual se puede ver que aún es un lugar virgen y poco visitado, los paisajes en el transcurso del camino es otra cosa que rescatar.
   Huaytará es un lugar hermoso y ésta es su mejor carta de presentación. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Willka Tours (5 reviews)
   - The amazing Puyas Raimondi
   City Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Archaeology Tours
   
   
   Wilka tours took us to the forest of Puyas Raimondi, which are very beautiful, have an impressive size and... can whisper. Those are giant plant that only flower once in their lives. The landscape is incredible. From Huancavelica it takes only 30 minute by car plus a 15 minute hike. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Complejo Arqueologico de Inkanan Uchkus (3 reviews)
   - waaaawie
   Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
   
   
   the view from this place is just amazing!!! we walked to this place many times and it never got boring! we played music there and enjoyed the ancient energies floating around the place. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Minas De Santa Barbara (2 reviews)
   - Interesting reminder of Colonial past
   Caverns & Caves
   The mine and its workings are easily reached via road or a long, steep walk from town. The original mercury mine, with its Spanish crest over the entrance reminds us that at one time Santa Barbara was a vital part of the silver production industry that Spain exploited at great cost to its labour force. The mortality statistics are horrifying. The modern mine operation only lasted ten years and when it went bankrupt, the staff simply walked away, leaving equipment and paperwork. It is worth reading up on this before visiting, or taking a guided tour. See more..