Puno district, Peru
Places to visit near Muñani
Muñani is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches and 8 parks. The must-see places are Lake Chullpacocha (55 km), Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (66 km) and Warachani (77 km).
Muñani at a glance
- Location
- Puno district, Peru
- Coordinates
- 14.7667° S, 69.9500° W
- Places within 50 km
- 47
- 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 Muñani
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Muñani: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día MuñaniChurches · Puno
- SurupanaHills · PunoNotable
- Hatun QuriniHills · PunoNotable
- Puma WachanaHills · PunoNotable
- Lake ChullpacochaLakes & Dams · PunoMust-see
- ChamacaneHills · PunoNotable
- AlcamarineHills · PunoNotable
- Taruja PinchaHills · PunoNotable
- Lago SalinasLakes & Dams · PunoNotable
- Ganado BravoOther · Puno
- Uqi ApachitaHills · PunoNotable
- Laguna Veluyoc CochaLakes & Dams · PunoMust-see
More places near Muñani
- Yuraq Apachita · viewpoint · Puno · ~47 km
- Laguna Huayllani · lake · Puno · ~22 km
- Cristo de Putina · church · Puno · ~23 km
- Plaza Ramana · park · Puno · ~23 km
- Plaza de Armas · park · Puno · ~23 km
- Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción y San Antonio de Padua · church · Puno · ~23 km
- Parque la Madre · park · Puno · ~23 km
- Putina · viewpoint · Puno · ~24 km
- Santiago Giraldo · fort · Puno · ~24 km
- Ch'iyar Jaqhi · viewpoint · Puno · ~50 km
- Ichhu Muruq'u · viewpoint · Puno · ~50 km
- Templo de Tintiri · church · Puno · ~26 km
Things to see near Muñani, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Muñani
87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Muñani. The closest is Putina (24 km); the best-known is Surupana (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Surupana · viewpoint · Puno · ~29 km
- Hatun Qurini · viewpoint · Puno · ~30 km
- Puma Wachana · viewpoint · Puno · ~32 km
- Chamacane · viewpoint · Puno · ~35 km
- Alcamarine · viewpoint · Puno · ~37 km
- Taruja Pincha · viewpoint · Puno · ~37 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Muñani
71 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Muñani. The closest is Laguna Huayllani (22 km); the best-known is Lake Chullpacocha (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Chullpacocha · lake · Puno · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lago Salinas · lake · Puno · ~37 km
- Laguna Veluyoc Cocha · lake · Puno · ~66 km · Must-see
- Laguna Huayllani · lake · Puno · ~22 km
- Sayt'uqucha · lake · Puno · ~55 km
- Laguna Chijus · lake · Puno · ~30 km
Churches near Muñani
20 churches within 100 km of Muñani. The closest is Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Muñani (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Muñani · church · Puno · ~1 km
- Cristo de Putina · church · Puno · ~23 km
- Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción y San Antonio de Padua · church · Puno · ~23 km
- Templo de Tintiri · church · Puno · ~26 km
- Templo de San Anton · church · Puno · ~54 km
- Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · church · Puno · ~38 km
Parks near Muñani
11 parks within 100 km of Muñani. The closest is Plaza Ramana (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Plaza Ramana · park · Puno · ~23 km
- Plaza de Armas · park · Puno · ~23 km
- Parque la Madre · park · Puno · ~23 km
- Parque del Niño · park · Puno · ~38 km
- Plaza San José · park · Puno · ~38 km
- Plaza de Armas · park · Puno · ~39 km
Forts & heritage near Muñani
8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Muñani. The closest is Santiago Giraldo (24 km). Best time: october to february.
- Santiago Giraldo · fort · Puno · ~24 km
- Obelisco José Domingo Choquehuanca · fort · Puno · ~38 km
- General Pedro Vilcapaza · fort · Puno · ~38 km
- Condor · fort · Puno · ~39 km
- Trinchira Pukara · fort · Puno · ~69 km
- Cristo Blanco · fort · Puno · ~46 km
Museums near Muñani
3 museums within 100 km of Muñani. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Pucara (68 km); the best-known is Museo Litico Pukara (68 km). Best time: year-round.
- Museo Litico Pukara · museum · Puno · ~68 km
- Museo Arqueológico de Pucara · museum · Puno · ~68 km
- Museo de Cerámica · museum · Puno · ~68 km
A one-day trip from Muñani
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 174 km on the road.
- Start in Muñani
- 55 km Lake Chullpacocha · lake, Puno
- 27 km Puma Wachana · viewpoint, Puno
- 55 km Chamacane · viewpoint, Puno
- 7 km Hatun Qurini · viewpoint, Puno
- 1 km Surupana · viewpoint, Puno
- 29 km Back to Muñani
Plan a longer trip from Muñani — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Muñani
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How to reach Muñani
All places near Muñani by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Laguna Chijus · lake · Puno · ~30 km
- Parque del Niño · park · Puno · ~38 km
- Plaza San José · park · Puno · ~38 km
- Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · church · Puno · ~38 km
- Obelisco José Domingo Choquehuanca · fort · Puno · ~38 km
- Tintiri_azángaro · church · Puno · ~38 km
- General Pedro Vilcapaza · fort · Puno · ~38 km
- Plaza de Armas · park · Puno · ~39 km
- Condor · fort · Puno · ~39 km
- Iglesia Virgen de Copacabana · church · Puno · ~39 km
- Mirador Turistico de Azángaro · viewpoint · Puno · ~39 km
- Estatua del Cristo Blanco · attraction · Puno · ~39 km
- Óvalo José Domingo Choquehuanca · park · Puno · ~39 km
- Cerro Choquechambi · viewpoint · Puno · ~39 km
- Conjunto Coral 2DO Choquechambi · church · Puno · ~39 km
- José Domingo Choquehuanca y Béjar · attraction · Puno · ~39 km
- Iglesia Bellavista · church · Puno · ~42 km
- Barranco · viewpoint · Puno · ~43 km
- Laguna Jallapicsé · lake · Puno · ~44 km
- Plaza del Barrio de Santa Rosa · park · Puno · ~45 km
- Laguna Sutunda · lake · Puno · ~46 km
- Cristo Blanco · fort · Puno · ~46 km
- Parroquia de Chupa · church · Puno · ~47 km
- Cochapata · beach · Puno · ~49 km
- Laguna Quequerana · lake · Puno · ~50 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Quri Kunka · viewpoint · Puno · ~54 km
- Templo de San Anton · church · Puno · ~54 km
- Sayt'uqucha · lake · Puno · ~55 km
- Warachani · viewpoint · Puno · ~77 km · Must-see
- Laguna de Arapa · lake · Puno · ~58 km
- Q'atawi Qullu · viewpoint · Puno · ~59 km
- Laguna Aricoma · lake · Puno · ~64 km
- Riticunca · viewpoint · Puno · ~64 km
- Laguna Rinconada · lake · Puno · ~64 km
- Quchak'uchu · lake · Puno · ~64 km
- Qala K'umu · viewpoint · Puno · ~65 km
- Qaqa Wasi · viewpoint · Puno · ~66 km
- Chunta Q'atawi · viewpoint · Puno · ~66 km
- Nevado Jalahuana · viewpoint · Puno · ~67 km
- Nevado Aricoma · viewpoint · Puno · ~67 km
- Jorhuari · viewpoint · Puno · ~67 km
- Museo Litico Pukara · museum · Puno · ~68 km
- Qaqinkurani · viewpoint · Puno · ~89 km · Must-see
- Pukara · viewpoint · Puno · ~69 km
- Trinchira Pukara · fort · Puno · ~69 km
- Qachini · viewpoint · Puno · ~69 km
- Yana Urqu · viewpoint · Puno · ~69 km
- Pirwani · viewpoint · Puno · ~90 km · Must-see
- Cerro Apacheta · viewpoint · Puno · ~70 km
- Hatun Pinkilluni · viewpoint · Puno · ~70 km
- Taypi Kunka · viewpoint · Puno · ~70 km
- Janq'u Uma · viewpoint · Puno · ~71 km
- Qulu Qulu · fort · Puno · ~72 km
- Utkhuqaqa · viewpoint · Puno · ~72 km
- Kuntur Pata · viewpoint · Puno · ~93 km · Must-see
- Laguna Orurillo · lake · Puno · ~73 km
- Jancacocha · lake · Puno · ~73 km
- Pinkilluni · viewpoint · Puno · ~74 km
- Vilacota · viewpoint · Puno · ~75 km
- Nevado Ancayoc Cucho · viewpoint · Puno · ~75 km
- Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Santa Cruz · church · Puno · ~76 km
- Wirta Pata · viewpoint · Puno · ~77 km
- Laguna San Bartolome · lake · Puno · ~52 km
- La Cara de Cristo · attraction · Puno · ~52 km
- Pampaqucha · lake · Puno · ~98 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 14 | 87 | Putina (24 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 6 | 71 | Laguna Huayllani (22 km) |
| Churches | 10 | 20 | Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Muñani (1 km) |
| Parks | 8 | 11 | Plaza Ramana (23 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 5 | 8 | Santiago Giraldo (24 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 7 | Ganado Bravo (12 km) |
| Museums | 0 | 3 | Museo Arqueológico de Pucara (68 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 3 | Cochapata (49 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 3 | Isguata (56 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 1 | Cascada Ocopampa (95 km) |
Muñani: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Muñani?
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Muñani (church, about 1 km), Surupana (viewpoint, about 29 km), Hatun Qurini (viewpoint, about 30 km), Puma Wachana (viewpoint, about 32 km), Lake Chullpacocha (lake, about 55 km), Chamacane (viewpoint, about 35 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Muñani?
47 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 8 parks, 5 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Muñani?
Putina, about 24 km by road; Surupana (29 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Muñani?
Laguna Huayllani, about 22 km by road; Laguna Chijus (30 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Muñani?
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Muñani, about 1 km by road; Cristo de Putina (23 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Muñani?
Start in Muñani, visit Lake Chullpacocha, then Puma Wachana, then Chamacane, then Hatun Qurini, then Surupana, and drive back — about 174 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Muñani?
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 Muñani
- Places near Putina · 24 km
- Places near Azángaro · 38 km
- Places near Ayrampuni · 40 km
- Places near Chupa · 47 km
- Places near Inchupalla · 48 km
- Places near Asillo · 54 km
- Places near Ananea · 55 km
- Places near Arapa · 56 km
- Places near Potoni · 56 km
- Places near Crucero · 58 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Muñani’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.