Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Macusani

Macusani is a town in Puno district, Peru, home to about 6,044 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vela Cunca (26 km), Yanacocha (29 km) and Pampaqucha (34 km).

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Macusani at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Population
about 6,044
Coordinates
14.0833° S, 70.4333° W
Places within 50 km
64 (10 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 Macusani

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

212 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macusani. The closest is Lloccesa (20 km); the best-known is Vela Cunca (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vela Cunca · viewpoint · Puno · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Yanacocha · viewpoint · Puno · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Kuntur Pata · viewpoint · Puno · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Pirwani · viewpoint · Puno · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Chiajarjapata · viewpoint · Puno · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Lloccesa · viewpoint · Puno · ~20 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Macusani

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Macusani

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Macusani. The closest is Archaeological Cultural Landscape Rock Paintings of Corani and Macusani (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Macusani

2 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macusani. The closest is Chichakuri (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Macusani

2 churches within 100 km of Macusani. The closest is Templo de San Anton (73 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Macusani

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 188 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macusani
  2. 29 km Yanacocha · viewpoint, Puno
  3. 34 km Kuntur Pata · viewpoint, Puno
  4. 50 km Pampaqucha · lake, Puno
  5. 22 km Parinaquta · lake, Puno
  6. 27 km Vela Cunca · viewpoint, Puno
  7. 26 km Back to Macusani

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    All places near Macusani by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macusani by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints55212Lloccesa (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs718Parinaquta (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Archaeological Cultural Landscape Rock Paintings of Corani and Macusani (22 km)
    Forts & heritage12Chichakuri (34 km)
    Churches02Templo de San Anton (73 km)

    Macusani: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macusani?

    Vela Cunca (viewpoint, about 26 km), Yanacocha (viewpoint, about 29 km), Parinaquta (lake, about 13 km), Pampaqucha (lake, about 34 km), Kuntur Pata (viewpoint, about 35 km), Kimsaqucha (lake, about 37 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macusani?

    Lloccesa, about 20 km by road; Ch'ichi Qhapaq (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Macusani?

    Parinaquta, about 13 km by road; Chaupicocha (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Macusani?

    Archaeological Cultural Landscape Rock Paintings of Corani and Macusani, about 22 km by road; Ausangate Regional Conservation Area (83 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macusani?

    Start in Macusani, visit Yanacocha, then Kuntur Pata, then Pampaqucha, then Parinaquta, then Vela Cunca, and drive back — about 188 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macusani?

    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 Macusani

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Macusani’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Macusani on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.