Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Putina

Putina is a town in Puno district, Peru, home to about 8,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 parks. The must-see places are Amantaní (45 km), Ticonata Island (53 km) and Taquile (54 km).

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Putina at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Population
about 8,118
Coordinates
15.4764° S, 69.4329° W
Places within 50 km
74 (1 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 Putina

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

46 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Putina. The closest is Lago Totorane (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Putina

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Putina. The closest is Cerro Cancollo (18 km); the best-known is Cordillera Muñecas (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Putina

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Putina. The closest is Tucusi (6 km); the best-known is Suasi (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Putina

31 parks within 100 km of Putina. The closest is Plaza Central de Puerto Acosta (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Putina

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Putina. The closest is Frontera Bolivia-Perú (Solo Referencia) (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Putina

11 churches within 100 km of Putina. The closest is Moho Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Putina

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 165 km on the road.

  1. Start in Putina
  2. 7 km Suasi · river spot
  3. 43 km Amantaní · river spot, Puno
  4. 11 km Ticonata Island · island
  5. 23 km Taquile · river spot, Puno
  6. 49 km Isla Chiquipa · river spot, La Paz
  7. 32 km Back to Putina

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How to reach Putina

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Putina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1246Lago Totorane (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2146Cerro Cancollo (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1331Tucusi (6 km)
    Parks1431Plaza Central de Puerto Acosta (25 km)
    Forts & heritage415Frontera Bolivia-Perú (Solo Referencia) (18 km)
    Churches511Moho Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (18 km)
    Beaches & coast37Lacasani (18 km)
    Other attractions27Amantani (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Titicaca National Reserve (64 km)
    Museums01Museo Carlos Dreyer (95 km)
    Waterfalls01Catarata de Totorani (100 km)

    Putina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Putina?

    Suasi (river spot, about 7 km), Amantaní (river spot, about 45 km), Lago Totorane (lake, about 5 km), Tucusi (river spot, about 6 km), Isla Chiquipa (river spot, about 32 km), Ticailuche (river spot, about 7 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 parks, 4 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Putina?

    Lago Totorane, about 5 km by road; Lago Ticane (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Putina?

    Cerro Cancollo, about 18 km by road; Cerro Lorata (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Putina?

    Tucusi, about 6 km by road; Suasi (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Putina?

    Start in Putina, visit Suasi, then Amantaní, then Ticonata Island, then Taquile, then Isla Chiquipa, and drive back — about 165 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Putina?

    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 Putina

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