How to get out Huancayo
Huarivilca, or Warivilca. A temple ruin from the Wari era. Take a colectivo or a taxi to the village Huari. You will find the museum (service in the morning and in the afternoon) in the plaza. You can get there explanations in English. After the museum, the guide will show you the ruins, too. Until the end of 2009, there is an archaeological dig in the temple courtyard. The principal investigator is American and will tell you all about the dig if you ask nicely.
The trains to Huancavelica leave Huancayo at 6AM and 1PM during the week and 2PM and 6PM Sundays. The journey takes about 5 hours. The station is at the crossing of Av. Ferrocarril and Av. Junin. Probably, you will see the old station building first. Beware, it's out of order. The new one is on the other side of the rails and is not very easy to find. Services can be disrupted while the track is upgraded to standard gauge so check at the station.
Go to Ingenio and try the delicious trout menus. You can also catch your own fish and visit the local fish farm where they raise the trouts.
Climb the statue of the Virgin of Concepcion in Concepcion (25.4 m).
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Huancayo
