Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Potoni

Potoni is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 churches and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (36 km), Pampaqucha (41 km) and Pirwani (52 km).

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Potoni at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
14.3833° S, 70.0833° W
Places within 50 km
67 (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

Top places to visit near Potoni

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

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Potoni. The closest is Ch'iyar Jaqhi (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Potoni

77 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Potoni. The closest is Laguna Furuntina (22 km); the best-known is Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Potoni

4 churches within 100 km of Potoni. The closest is Templo de San Anton (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Potoni

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Potoni. The closest is Trinchira Pukara (62 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Potoni

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

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Museums near Potoni

2 museums within 100 km of Potoni. The closest is Casa Museo Kallawaya (64 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Potoni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Potoni
  2. 16 km Q'atawi Qullu · viewpoint, Puno
  3. 9 km Ichhu Muruq'u · viewpoint, Puno
  4. 2 km Ch'iyar Jaqhi · viewpoint, Puno
  5. 5 km Uqi Apachita · viewpoint, Puno
  6. 49 km Laguna Veluyoc Cocha · lake, Puno
  7. 36 km Back to Potoni

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How to reach Potoni

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Potoni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4096Ch'iyar Jaqhi (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2577Laguna Furuntina (22 km)
    Churches14Templo de San Anton (42 km)
    Forts & heritage04Trinchira Pukara (62 km)
    Parks13Plaza (3 km)
    Museums02Casa Museo Kallawaya (64 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Archaeological Cultural Landscape Rock Paintings of Corani and Macusani (85 km)
    Other attractions01Ganado Bravo (60 km)

    Potoni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Potoni?

    Ch'iyar Jaqhi (viewpoint, about 14 km), Laguna Veluyoc Cocha (lake, about 36 km), Q'atawi Qullu (viewpoint, about 16 km), Ichhu Muruq'u (viewpoint, about 16 km), Uqi Apachita (viewpoint, about 17 km), Taruja Pincha (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Potoni?

    Ch'iyar Jaqhi, about 14 km by road; Q'atawi Qullu (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Potoni?

    Laguna Furuntina, about 22 km by road; Laguna Llulluchani (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Potoni?

    Templo de San Anton, about 42 km by road; Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día Muñani (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Potoni?

    Start in Potoni, visit Q'atawi Qullu, then Ichhu Muruq'u, then Ch'iyar Jaqhi, then Uqi Apachita, then Laguna Veluyoc Cocha, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Potoni?

    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.

    Towns near Potoni

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