- Vicco sits at an altitude of over 4,000 meters above sea level, making it one of the higher altitude populated areas in the Peruvian central Andes.
- The local economy and regional history are deeply tied to high-altitude mining operations and pastoralism typical of the Pasco plateau.
- The community includes settlement areas such as Shelby, which developed historically alongside the central railway network established for mineral transport.
About Vicco
Vicco is a high-altitude mining and agricultural settlement situated in the Pasco region of Peru, located at an elevation exceeding 4,000 meters in the Andes. The town centers around the historic Plaza De Vicco, which serves as a community gathering space flanked by local architecture. Nearby, the community features significant religious sites including the Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de Vicco. The surrounding area also encompasses the rural locality of Shelby, which preserves historical transport heritage through sites like the Estacion De Trenes Shelby.
Highlights of Vicco
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
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Plaza De Vicco serves as the main civic square and social anchor of the high-altitude settlement.
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Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de Vicco stands as a central architectural and spiritual landmark in the town.
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Estacion De Trenes Shelby preserves the historical railway heritage of the high Andean transport routes.
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Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de Shelby represents the local religious heritage of the rural Shelby sector.
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Iglesia Evangelica Peruana provides a notable Protestant place of worship within the community.
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Iglesia Evangelica Pentencostal Shelby serves the local Pentecostal congregation in the area.
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Estadio El Arena Shelby functions as the primary local sports venue for community events.
Top things to do in Vicco
The 26 highest-rated places in Vicco, ranked by travellers.
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Reserva Nacional de Junín is a high-altitude protected area centered around Lake Junín, the second-largest lake in Peru....
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The Stone Forest, located near the village of Sángrar in the Canta province of Peru, is a high-altitude geological site...
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Plaza de Armas 'Heroic City of Junín' serves as the central civic hub for the high-altitude town of Junín in the Peruvia...
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Huayllay National Sanctuary, often referred to as the Forest of Stones, is a geological site located at an altitude of a...
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Plan your visit to Vicco
May to September during the dry season, when clear skies make high-altitude travel more accessible, though temperatures remain cold year-round.
1-2 days to explore the town center, local churches, and nearby historical railway outposts.
The town center and surrounding areas are primarily navigated on foot, while local rural transport or hired vehicles are used for reaching nearby settlements like Shelby.
Accommodations are basic and primarily found in the central area near Plaza De Vicco, as well as nearby mining and transit hubs in the Pasco region.
A budget-friendly destination with minimal commercial tourism infrastructure, where basic local lodging and simple eateries are inexpensive.
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Aventuro lists 26 curated attractions in and around Vicco, ranked by traveller ratings.
Reserva Nacional de Junín is the highest-rated place to visit in Vicco right now.
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