Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Phara

Phara is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 73 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 1 parks. The must-see places are Warachani (17 km), Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (31 km) and Qaqinkurani (58 km).

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Phara at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
14.1517° S, 69.6631° W
Places within 50 km
105 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Phara

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Phara: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Phara

128 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Phara. The closest is Laguna Cahuanchaca (10 km); the best-known is Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Phara

110 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Phara. The closest is Puka Pukayuq (15 km); the best-known is Warachani (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Phara

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Phara. The closest is Qulu Qulu (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Phara

3 parks within 100 km of Phara. The closest is Plaza de Armas (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Phara

3 churches within 100 km of Phara. The closest is Parroquia (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Phara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Phara
  2. 15 km Puka Pukayuq · viewpoint, Puno
  3. 5 km Wirta Pata · viewpoint, Puno
  4. 11 km Laguna Veluyoc Cocha · lake, Puno
  5. 18 km Pinkilluni · viewpoint, Puno
  6. 6 km Warachani · viewpoint, Puno
  7. 17 km Back to Phara

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How to reach Phara

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    Within 15 km of Phara

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Phara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs73128Laguna Cahuanchaca (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25110Puka Pukayuq (15 km)
    Forts & heritage34Qulu Qulu (29 km)
    Parks13Plaza de Armas (36 km)
    Churches23Parroquia (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla (46 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascada Ocopampa (84 km)

    Phara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Phara?

    Warachani (viewpoint, about 17 km), Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (lake, about 31 km), Puka Pukayuq (viewpoint, about 15 km), Wirta Pata (viewpoint, about 20 km), Pinkilluni (viewpoint, about 21 km), Nevado Ancayoc Cucho (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 73 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 1 park, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Phara?

    Laguna Cahuanchaca, about 10 km by road; Laguna Llallaucola (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Phara?

    Puka Pukayuq, about 15 km by road; Cerro Somrerune (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Phara?

    Qulu Qulu, about 29 km by road; Trinchira Pukara (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Phara?

    Start in Phara, visit Puka Pukayuq, then Wirta Pata, then Laguna Veluyoc Cocha, then Pinkilluni, then Warachani, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Phara?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Phara

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