Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Coalaque

Coalaque is a town in Moquegua district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 6 parks and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wilani (24 km), Yanaccacca (46 km) and Parwayuni (54 km).

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Coalaque at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Coordinates
16.6506° S, 71.0214° W
Places within 50 km
52 (2 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 Coalaque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coalaque: 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 Coalaque

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coalaque. The closest is Mirador de Omate (9 km); the best-known is Wilani (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Coalaque

38 churches within 100 km of Coalaque. The closest is Iglesia San Lino (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Coalaque

33 parks within 100 km of Coalaque. The closest is Parque Sport Boys (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coalaque

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coalaque. The closest is Laguna Seca (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Coalaque

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coalaque. The closest is Sahuaca (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Coalaque

9 museums within 100 km of Coalaque. The closest is Museo del Niño Chimarrón (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coalaque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coalaque
  2. 20 km Q'uwa Laki · viewpoint, Moquegua
  3. 6 km Qillqata · viewpoint, Moquegua
  4. 5 km Wilani · viewpoint, Moquegua
  5. 26 km Yanaccacca · viewpoint, Moquegua
  6. 32 km Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina) · viewpoint, Moquegua
  7. 23 km Back to Coalaque

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From travellers near Coalaque

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How to reach Coalaque

    All places near Coalaque by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coalaque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2577Mirador de Omate (9 km)
    Churches838Iglesia San Lino (8 km)
    Parks633Parque Sport Boys (7 km)
    Other attractions416Sanctuary of the Lord of Mercies (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs513Laguna Seca (13 km)
    Forts & heritage210Sahuaca (39 km)
    Museums19Museo del Niño Chimarrón (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Salinas River Lagoon Marsh (43 km)
    Waterfalls03Sogay Waterfalls (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Santa Catalina Monastery (77 km)
    Caves01Toquepala Caves (99 km)
    Treks01Ruta Chiguata (69 km)

    Coalaque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coalaque?

    Wilani (viewpoint, about 24 km), Q'uwa Laki (viewpoint, about 20 km), Qillqata (viewpoint, about 21 km), Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina) (viewpoint, about 23 km), Yanaccacca (viewpoint, about 46 km), Pukara (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 6 parks, 4 other attractions, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coalaque?

    Mirador de Omate, about 9 km by road; Q'uwa Laki (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coalaque?

    Iglesia San Lino, about 8 km by road; Iglesia Salinas Moche (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Coalaque?

    Parque Sport Boys, about 7 km by road; Plaza de Armas Omate (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coalaque?

    Start in Coalaque, visit Q'uwa Laki, then Qillqata, then Wilani, then Yanaccacca, then Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina), and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coalaque?

    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 Coalaque

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