Millpu
Piscinas naturales de Millpu
Cascading travertine natural pools in a canyon, their water a turquoise green. In recent years it has become Ayacucho's most popular natural attraction.
Millpu lies in Víctor Fajardo Province, south of Ayacucho. It is a series of terraced travertine pools formed by mineral deposits in a canyon, and their clear turquoise water is very photogenic. The one-way trip from Ayacucho by hired car or tour takes about 3 hours, including mountain roads. The last stretch is a walk down to the bottom of the valley, so the round trip takes a full day. The site charges a small admission fee, and swimming is generally prohibited to protect the travertine. The altitude is high and the sun is strong, so bring plenty of water and sun protection. The water turns murky in the rainy season, so visiting then is not recommended.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Vilcashuamán
- Mirador de Acuchimay
- Barrio de Santa Ana
- Santa Teresa Church & Monastery
- Plaza de Armas de Ayacucho
- Mercado Andrés F. Vivanco
- Arco del Triunfo & San Francisco de Asís
- Church of the Company of Jesus, Ayacucho