Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Omate

Omate is a town in Moquegua district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 4 parks and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Wilani (28 km), Yanaccacca (47 km) and Parwayuni (57 km).

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Omate at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Coordinates
16.6833° S, 70.9833° W
Places within 50 km
48 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Omate

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

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Omate. The closest is Mirador de Omate (3 km); the best-known is Wilani (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Omate

41 churches within 100 km of Omate. The closest is Iglesia San Lino (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Omate

26 parks within 100 km of Omate. The closest is Parque Sport Boys (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Omate

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Omate. The closest is Sahuaca (44 km); the best-known is Cerro Baúl (62 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Omate

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Omate. The closest is Laguna Seca (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Omate

7 museums within 100 km of Omate. The closest is Museo del Niño Chimarrón (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Omate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Omate
  2. 20 km Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina) · viewpoint, Moquegua
  3. 32 km Yanaccacca · viewpoint, Moquegua
  4. 26 km Wilani · viewpoint, Moquegua
  5. 5 km Qillqata · viewpoint, Moquegua
  6. 6 km Q'uwa Laki · viewpoint, Moquegua
  7. 24 km Back to Omate

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How to reach Omate

    All places near Omate by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Omate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2485Mirador de Omate (3 km)
    Churches841Iglesia San Lino (2 km)
    Parks426Parque Sport Boys (2 km)
    Forts & heritage116Sahuaca (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs515Laguna Seca (20 km)
    Other attractions49Sanctuary of the Lord of Mercies (4 km)
    Museums17Museo del Niño Chimarrón (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Salinas River Lagoon Marsh (49 km)
    Waterfalls03Sogay Waterfalls (59 km)
    Beaches & coast02Playa de Hilo (69 km)
    Buddhist sites01Santa Catalina Monastery (84 km)
    Caves01Toquepala Caves (93 km)

    Omate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Omate?

    Wilani (viewpoint, about 28 km), Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina) (viewpoint, about 20 km), Q'uwa Laki (viewpoint, about 24 km), Qillqata (viewpoint, about 26 km), Yanaccacca (viewpoint, about 47 km), Parque Sport Boys (park, about 2 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 4 parks, 1 fort, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Omate?

    Mirador de Omate, about 3 km by road; Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina) (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Omate?

    Iglesia San Lino, about 2 km by road; Iglesia de Calacoa (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Omate?

    Parque Sport Boys, about 2 km by road; Plaza de Armas Omate (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Omate?

    Start in Omate, visit Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina), then Yanaccacca, then Wilani, then Qillqata, then Q'uwa Laki, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Omate?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Omate

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