Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Matalaque

Matalaque is a town in Moquegua district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Yanaccacca (13 km), Wilani (22 km) and Parwayuni (31 km).

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Matalaque at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Coordinates
16.4833° S, 70.8167° W
Places within 50 km
53 (3 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 Matalaque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Matalaque: 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 Matalaque, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Matalaque

125 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Matalaque. The closest is Hatun P'ukru (9 km); the best-known is Yanaccacca (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Matalaque

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Matalaque. The closest is Laguna Coralaque (16 km); the best-known is Urququcha (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Matalaque

22 churches within 100 km of Matalaque. The closest is San Miguel-moquegua-PERU (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Matalaque

20 parks within 100 km of Matalaque. The closest is Plaza de Sijuaya (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Matalaque

8 museums within 100 km of Matalaque. The closest is Museo del Niño Chimarrón (74 km); the best-known is Casona Tristán de Pozo (97 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Matalaque

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Matalaque. The closest is Sahuaca (71 km); the best-known is Asana, Peru (81 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Matalaque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Matalaque
  2. 9 km Hatun P'ukru · viewpoint, Moquegua
  3. 19 km Yanaccacca · viewpoint, Moquegua
  4. 20 km Parwayuni · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 30 km Wilani · viewpoint, Moquegua
  6. 6 km Pucasaya · viewpoint, Moquegua
  7. 16 km Back to Matalaque

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From travellers near Matalaque

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How to reach Matalaque

    All places near Matalaque by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Matalaque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints29125Hatun P'ukru (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs741Laguna Coralaque (16 km)
    Churches922San Miguel-moquegua-PERU (10 km)
    Parks420Plaza de Sijuaya (27 km)
    Other attractions315Mini Vulcan Logen (26 km)
    Museums08Museo del Niño Chimarrón (74 km)
    Forts & heritage07Sahuaca (71 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Salinas River Lagoon Marsh (44 km)
    Waterfalls03Sogay Waterfalls (80 km)
    Buddhist sites01Santa Catalina Monastery (97 km)
    Caves01Las Cuevas de Sumbay (100 km)
    Treks01Ruta Chiguata (83 km)

    Matalaque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Matalaque?

    Yanaccacca (viewpoint, about 13 km), Wilani (viewpoint, about 22 km), Hatun P'ukru (viewpoint, about 9 km), Parwayuni (viewpoint, about 31 km), Pucasaya (viewpoint, about 16 km), Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina) (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 4 parks, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matalaque?

    Hatun P'ukru, about 9 km by road; Yanaccacca (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Matalaque?

    Laguna Coralaque, about 16 km by road; Laguna Piscococha (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Matalaque?

    San Miguel-moquegua-PERU, about 10 km by road; Iglesia Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Matalaque?

    Start in Matalaque, visit Hatun P'ukru, then Yanaccacca, then Parwayuni, then Wilani, then Pucasaya, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Matalaque?

    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 Matalaque

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