Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Arapa

Arapa is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 parks. The must-see places are Laguna Colorada (44 km), Titicaca National Reserve (64 km) and Wankarani (68 km).

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Arapa at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
15.1333° S, 70.1167° W
Places within 50 km
118 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Arapa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arapa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arapa

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arapa. The closest is Pukarani (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Arapa

44 churches within 100 km of Arapa. The closest is Iglesia de Arapa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arapa

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arapa. The closest is Laguna Cancollachi (16 km); the best-known is Laguna de Arapa (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Arapa

18 parks within 100 km of Arapa. The closest is Parque La Madre (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Arapa

16 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Arapa. The closest is Isguata (25 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Arapa

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arapa. The closest is Condor (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Arapa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 157 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arapa
  2. 28 km Pukarani · viewpoint, Puno
  3. 18 km Laguna Colorada · lake, Puno
  4. 12 km Intikancha · viewpoint, Puno
  5. 44 km Laguna de Arapa · lake, Puno
  6. 34 km Lago Salinas · lake, Puno
  7. 21 km Back to Arapa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arapa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints953Pukarani (28 km)
    Churches3244Iglesia de Arapa (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2333Laguna Cancollachi (16 km)
    Parks1618Parque La Madre (32 km)
    Other attractions13161 Flamingo (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves616Isguata (25 km)
    Forts & heritage911Condor (33 km)
    Museums67Museo Litico Pukara (36 km)
    Beaches & coast45Cochapata (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Titicaca National Reserve (64 km)
    Waterfalls01Catarata de Totorani (93 km)

    Arapa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arapa?

    Laguna de Arapa (lake, about 20 km), Lago Salinas (lake, about 21 km), Laguna Colorada (lake, about 44 km), Iglesia de Arapa (church, about 1 km), Pukarani (viewpoint, about 28 km), Intikancha (viewpoint, about 33 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arapa?

    118 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arapa?

    Pukarani, about 28 km by road; Cerro Choquechambi (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arapa?

    Iglesia de Arapa, about 1 km by road; Parroquia de Chupa (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Arapa?

    Laguna Cancollachi, about 16 km by road; Laguna Collpacocha (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arapa?

    Start in Arapa, visit Pukarani, then Laguna Colorada, then Intikancha, then Laguna de Arapa, then Lago Salinas, and drive back — about 157 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arapa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Arapa

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