Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Nicasio

Nicasio is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 parks. The must-see places are Laguna Colorada (22 km), Wankarani (45 km) and Yanawara (52 km).

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Nicasio at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
15.2333° S, 70.2500° W
Places within 50 km
109 (2 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 Nicasio

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

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nicasio. The closest is Pukarani (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Nicasio

46 churches within 100 km of Nicasio. The closest is Iglesia de Arapa (23 km); the best-known is Santiago Apostol (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nicasio

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nicasio. The closest is Laguna Ucumpata (10 km); the best-known is Laguna Colorada (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Nicasio

24 parks within 100 km of Nicasio. The closest is Parque San Camilo (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Nicasio

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nicasio. The closest is Complejo Arqueologico Pukara (31 km); the best-known is Sillustani (69 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nicasio

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nicasio. The closest is Isguata (44 km); the best-known is Ticonata Island (84 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Nicasio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nicasio
  2. 5 km Pukarani · viewpoint, Puno
  3. 40 km Wankarani · viewpoint, Puno
  4. 25 km Santiago Apostol · church, Puno
  5. 2 km Laguna Colorada · lake, Puno
  6. 12 km Intikancha · viewpoint, Puno
  7. 12 km Back to Nicasio

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How to reach Nicasio

    All places near Nicasio by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nicasio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1255Pukarani (5 km)
    Churches3446Iglesia de Arapa (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2042Laguna Ucumpata (10 km)
    Parks1224Parque San Camilo (36 km)
    Other attractions12161 Flamingo (21 km)
    Forts & heritage812Complejo Arqueologico Pukara (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves111Isguata (44 km)
    Museums67Museo Parroquial (24 km)
    Beaches & coast46Piscinas La Playa Juliaca (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Titicaca National Reserve (63 km)
    Waterfalls01Catarata de Totorani (82 km)

    Nicasio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nicasio?

    Laguna Colorada (lake, about 22 km), Pukarani (viewpoint, about 5 km), Intikancha (viewpoint, about 12 km), Santiago Apostol (church, about 24 km), Wankarani (viewpoint, about 45 km), Laguna de Chacas (lake, about 25 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nicasio?

    Pukarani, about 5 km by road; Intikancha (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Nicasio?

    Iglesia de Arapa, about 23 km by road; Santiago Apostol (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nicasio?

    Laguna Ucumpata, about 10 km by road; Acmanuncocha (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nicasio?

    Start in Nicasio, visit Pukarani, then Wankarani, then Santiago Apostol, then Laguna Colorada, then Intikancha, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nicasio?

    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 Nicasio

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