Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Ichuña

Ichuña is a town in Moquegua district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches and 0 parks. The must-see places are Pura Purani (27 km), Millu (29 km) and Wiluyu (42 km).

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Ichuña at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Coordinates
16.1500° S, 70.5667° W
Places within 50 km
61 (6 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 Ichuña

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ichuña: 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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Things to see near Ichuña, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ichuña

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ichuña. The closest is Jichu Qullu (11 km); the best-known is Pura Purani (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pura Purani · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Millu · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Jichu Qullu · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~11 km
  • Pachakutiq · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~12 km
  • Wiluyu · viewpoint · Puno · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Uturunqani · viewpoint · Puno · ~24 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ichuña

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ichuña. The closest is Laguna Piscococha (14 km); the best-known is Urququcha (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ichuña

15 churches within 100 km of Ichuña. The closest is Templo Colonial de San Ignacio de Loyola de Ichuña (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ichuña

10 parks within 100 km of Ichuña. The closest is Plaza Titire (59 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Ichuña

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ichuña. The closest is Wilamaya Patjxa (60 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ichuña

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ichuña. The closest is Arata (57 km); the best-known is Isla Esteves (89 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Ichuña

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ichuña
  2. 11 km Jichu Qullu · viewpoint, Moquegua
  3. 4 km Pachakutiq · viewpoint, Moquegua
  4. 31 km Millu · viewpoint, Moquegua
  5. 2 km Pura Purani · viewpoint, Moquegua
  6. 39 km Wiluyu · viewpoint, Puno
  7. 42 km Back to Ichuña

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From travellers near Ichuña

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How to reach Ichuña

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    Within 15 km of Ichuña

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ichuña by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41110Jichu Qullu (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1645Laguna Piscococha (14 km)
    Churches315Templo Colonial de San Ignacio de Loyola de Ichuña (4 km)
    Parks010Plaza Titire (59 km)
    Other attractions19Calvario (25 km)
    Forts & heritage09Wilamaya Patjxa (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves09Arata (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Imata Stone Forest (72 km)
    Waterfalls02Catarata de Totorani (79 km)
    Museums02Coca & Customs Museum (84 km)
    Beaches & coast01Caleta Quilca, Camana (76 km)

    Ichuña: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ichuña?

    Pura Purani (viewpoint, about 27 km), Millu (viewpoint, about 29 km), Jichu Qullu (viewpoint, about 11 km), Pachakutiq (viewpoint, about 12 km), Wiluyu (viewpoint, about 42 km), Uturunqani (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ichuña?

    Jichu Qullu, about 11 km by road; Pachakutiq (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ichuña?

    Laguna Piscococha, about 14 km by road; Laguna Cochapata (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ichuña?

    Templo Colonial de San Ignacio de Loyola de Ichuña, about 4 km by road; Iglesia de Yalagua (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ichuña?

    Start in Ichuña, visit Jichu Qullu, then Pachakutiq, then Millu, then Pura Purani, then Wiluyu, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ichuña?

    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 Ichuña

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