Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Corani

Corani is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 113 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 forts & heritage and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chiajarjapata (6 km), Tipajasa (12 km) and Yanaqucha (16 km).

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Corani at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
13.8711° S, 70.6067° W
Places within 50 km
122 (16 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

Top places to visit near Corani

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

247 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Corani. The closest is Chiajarjapata (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Chiajarjapata · viewpoint · Puno · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Tipajasa · viewpoint · Puno · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Puno · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Tarucani · viewpoint · Puno · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Jachatira · viewpoint · Puno · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Vela Cunca · viewpoint · Puno · ~22 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Corani

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Corani. The closest is Q'umirqucha (26 km); the best-known is Kimsaqucha (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Corani

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Corani. The closest is Chichakuri (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Corani

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Corani. The closest is Archaeological Cultural Landscape Rock Paintings of Corani and Macusani (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Corani

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Corani
  2. 6 km Chiajarjapata · viewpoint, Puno
  3. 8 km Tipajasa · viewpoint, Puno
  4. 6 km Yanaqucha · viewpoint, Puno
  5. 21 km Jachatira · viewpoint, Puno
  6. 2 km Tarucani · viewpoint, Puno
  7. 20 km Back to Corani

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From travellers near Corani

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How to reach Corani

    All places near Corani by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corani by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints113247Chiajarjapata (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs719Q'umirqucha (26 km)
    Forts & heritage12Chichakuri (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Archaeological Cultural Landscape Rock Paintings of Corani and Macusani (17 km)
    Treks01Ausangate Circuit (86 km)
    Other attractions01Santuario Señor de Coylloriti (96 km)

    Corani: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corani?

    Chiajarjapata (viewpoint, about 6 km), Tipajasa (viewpoint, about 12 km), Yanaqucha (viewpoint, about 16 km), Tarucani (viewpoint, about 20 km), Jachatira (viewpoint, about 21 km), Vela Cunca (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 113 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Corani?

    Chiajarjapata, about 6 km by road; Ananta (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Corani?

    Q'umirqucha, about 26 km by road; Chaupicocha (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Corani?

    Chichakuri, about 15 km by road; Mawk'allaqta, Melgar (84 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corani?

    Start in Corani, visit Chiajarjapata, then Tipajasa, then Yanaqucha, then Jachatira, then Tarucani, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corani?

    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.

    Towns near Corani

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