Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Coata

Coata is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit — 45 churches, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Titicaca National Reserve (6 km), Ticonata Island (24 km) and Uros Floating Island (34 km).

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Coata at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
15.5667° S, 69.9500° W
Places within 50 km
155 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Coata

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Churches near Coata

46 churches within 100 km of Coata. The closest is Pampa Mamancili (7 km); the best-known is Catedral Basílica de San Carlos Borromeo (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Coata

36 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Coata. The closest is Isla (10 km); the best-known is Ticonata Island (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coata

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coata. The closest is Mirador Q'eskapa (31 km); the best-known is Wiluyu (74 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coata

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coata. The closest is Laguna Uccumpati (14 km); the best-known is Hatunqucha (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Coata

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coata. The closest is Tupac Amaru (26 km); the best-known is Sillustani (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Coata

14 parks within 100 km of Coata. The closest is Parque el Periodista (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Coata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 142 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coata
  2. 6 km Titicaca National Reserve · nature spot, Puno
  3. 21 km Ticonata Island · island
  4. 11 km Amantaní · river spot, Puno
  5. 41 km Uros Floating Island · island
  6. 28 km Sillustani · heritage site, Puno
  7. 35 km Back to Coata

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4546Pampa Mamancili (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3436Isla (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints735Mirador Q'eskapa (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1120Laguna Uccumpati (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1017Tupac Amaru (26 km)
    Other attractions1516Puente Coata (1 km)
    Parks1414Parque el Periodista (25 km)
    Beaches & coast88Coata (4 km)
    Museums56Museo Municipal (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55Titicaca National Reserve (6 km)
    Waterfalls11Catarata de Totorani (39 km)

    Coata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coata?

    Titicaca National Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Ticonata Island (island, about 24 km), Uros Floating Island (island, about 34 km), Amantaní (river spot, about 35 km), Sillustani (heritage site, about 35 km), Coya (attraction, about 37 km).

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

    155 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 34 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Coata?

    Pampa Mamancili, about 7 km by road; IPUP Jailan (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Coata?

    Isla, about 10 km by road; Chacolla (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coata?

    Mirador Q'eskapa, about 31 km by road; Cerro Carus (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coata?

    Start in Coata, visit Titicaca National Reserve, then Ticonata Island, then Amantaní, then Uros Floating Island, then Sillustani, and drive back — about 142 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coata?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Coata

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coata’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.