Huancayo's cathedral presides over one side of the Plaza de la Constitución. The largest church in the city, it contains a few paintings from the escuela cuzqueña (Cuzco school) of art.


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1. Iglesia de La Merced

0.17 MILES

Huancayo's most attractive church, built in colonial style, and seat of the first Congress of Peru in 1839.

2. Iglesia de La Inmaculada

0.28 MILES

With its duel cupolas capped in sky-blue, this may be a modern place of worship (built 1965), but it is also one of Huancayo's prettier churches.

3. Museo Salesiano

0.32 MILES

Displays fauna epitomizing Peru's three contrasting geographic regions, plus pottery and archaeology exhibits. What is there is well-presented, but it…

4. Cerro de la Libertad

0.9 MILES

A popular recreational and dining locale with a great view of the city, as well as artwork stalls and a playground. It's about 2km from the town center;…

5. Parque de la Identidad Huanca

1.49 MILES

This fanciful park is full of stone statues of famous regional personalities, as well as miniature buildings representing the area’s culture. It's in the…

6. Cochas Grande & Cochas Chico

4.34 MILES

These two villages on the east side of the valley, sometimes referred to jointly as Cochas, are the major production centers for the incised gourds that…

7. San Agustín de Cajas

5.23 MILES

This Río Mantaro handicrafts village on the east side of the valley is known for its wicker furniture.

8. Hualhuas

6.89 MILES

This Río Mantaro handicrafts village on the east side of the valley is known for its wool products, including ponchos and weavings.