Places to visit near

Crucero

Crucero is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Veluyoc Cocha, Warachani and Pampaqucha.

14.3500° S, 70.0000° W

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see11
Notable93
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Crucero

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:11 pm

187 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Crucero
  2. Laguna Veluyoc Cochalake · 45 min
  3. Warachaniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Chunta Q'atawiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Pampaquchalake · 45 min
  6. Ch'iyar Jaqhiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Crucero
Today’s loopCruceroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Crucero?

Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (lake, about 24 km), Chunta Q'atawi (viewpoint, about 11 km), Warachani (viewpoint, about 40 km), Pampaqucha (lake, about 42 km), Ch'iyar Jaqhi (viewpoint, about 25 km), Taypi Kunka (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

105 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 1 river spot.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Crucero?

Chunta Q'atawi, about 11 km by road; Ch'iyar Jaqhi (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Crucero?

Laguna Furuntina, about 10 km by road; Laguna Llulluchani (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Crucero?

Start in Crucero, visit Laguna Veluyoc Cocha, then Warachani, then Chunta Q'atawi, then Pampaqucha, then Ch'iyar Jaqhi, and drive back — about 187 km by road in all.