Arica y Parinacota Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Putre

Putre is a town in Arica y Parinacota Region district, Chile. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Iglesia de Socoroma (11 km), Volcán Taapacá (14 km) and Lauca (25 km).

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Putre, Chile
Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Putre at a glance

Location
Arica y Parinacota Region district, Chile
Coordinates
18.1982° S, 69.5607° W
Places within 50 km
99 (7 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

Top places to visit near Putre

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

144 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Putre. The closest is Chapiquiña, XV Región (1 km); the best-known is Volcán Taapacá (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Putre

18 churches within 100 km of Putre. The closest is Templo Central (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Socoroma (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Putre

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Putre. The closest is Monumento Arqueológico Pictografías de Vilacaurani (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Putre

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Putre. The closest is Embalse Chironta (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Putre

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Putre. The closest is Termas De Jurasi (1 km); the best-known is Lauca National Park (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Putre

7 museums within 100 km of Putre. The closest is Museo Parque Sajama (78 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Putre

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Putre
  2. 6 km Monumento Arqueológico Pictografías de Vilacaurani · heritage site, Arica y Parinacota Region
  3. 9 km Iglesia de Socoroma · church, Arica y Parinacota Region
  4. 27 km Lauca · viewpoint, Arica y Parinacota Region
  5. 29 km Volcán Taapacá · viewpoint, Arica y Parinacota Region
  6. 13 km Iglesia San Ildefonso de Putre · church, Arica y Parinacota Region
  7. 0 km Back to Putre

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From travellers near Putre

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How to reach Putre

    All places near Putre by distance

    Within 15 km of Putre

    • Cerro Pitacane · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~6 km
    • Tilivire · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~6 km
    • Cerro Vizcachane · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~8 km
    • Puciri · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~8 km
    • Cerro Milagro · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~8 km
    • Tatine · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~9 km
    • Mancaruma · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~9 km
    • Plaza de Socoroma · park · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~11 km
    • Mirador de Socoroma · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~11 km
    • Cerro Llaitane · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~11 km
    • Chatica · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~13 km
    • Cerro Padre Jiguata · viewpoint · Arica y Parinacota Region · ~15 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Putre by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65144Chapiquiña, XV Región (1 km)
    Churches1018Templo Central (1 km)
    Forts & heritage914Monumento Arqueológico Pictografías de Vilacaurani (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Embalse Chironta (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Termas De Jurasi (1 km)
    Museums07Museo Parque Sajama (78 km)
    Other attractions35Bernardo O´Higgins (1 km)
    Parks34Plaza de Putre (1 km)
    Treks22Sendero Las Cuevas (18 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bab Ul Islam (95 km)
    Caves01Cuevas de Umirpa (80 km)
    Waterfalls01La Cascada Tienda No 5 (94 km)

    Putre: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Putre?

    Iglesia de Socoroma (church, about 11 km), Volcán Taapacá (viewpoint, about 14 km), Bernardo O´Higgins (attraction, about 1 km), Arturo Prat (attraction, about 1 km), Iglesia San Ildefonso de Putre (church, about 1 km), Lauca (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Putre?

    Chapiquiña, XV Región, about 1 km by road; Putre, Región De Arica Y Parinacota (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Putre?

    Templo Central, about 1 km by road; Iglesia San Ildefonso de Putre (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Putre?

    Monumento Arqueológico Pictografías de Vilacaurani, about 6 km by road; Chacu Las Cuevas (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Putre?

    Start in Putre, visit Monumento Arqueológico Pictografías de Vilacaurani, then Iglesia de Socoroma, then Lauca, then Volcán Taapacá, then Iglesia San Ildefonso de Putre, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Putre?

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

    Towns near Putre

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