Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Puyca

Puyca is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hatun Sisiwa (23 km), Chhijmuni (28 km) and Lake Ecma (32 km).

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Puyca at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.0600° S, 72.6908° W
Places within 50 km
113 (7 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

Top places to visit near Puyca

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

217 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Puyca. The closest is Cerro Aycano (9 km); the best-known is Hatun Sisiwa (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hatun Sisiwa · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Chhijmuni · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Chawpi Chawpi · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Taypi Q'awa · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Llamuqa · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~20 km
  • Sullu Marka · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~21 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Puyca

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Puyca. The closest is Lagunas Jamajañe (12 km); the best-known is Lake Ecma (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Puyca

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Puyca. The closest is Catarata de Uskune (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Puyca

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Puyca. The closest is Apu Llamoja (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Puyca

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Puyca. The closest is Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Puyca

2 parks within 100 km of Puyca. The closest is Plaza Concepción (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Puyca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Puyca
  2. 17 km Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve · nature spot, Arequipa
  3. 32 km Hatun Sisiwa · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 14 km Chhijmuni · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 11 km Chawpi Chawpi · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 13 km Lake Ecma · lake, Arequipa
  7. 32 km Back to Puyca

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How to reach Puyca

    All places near Puyca by distance

    Within 15 km of Puyca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Puyca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints78217Cerro Aycano (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2132Lagunas Jamajañe (12 km)
    Other attractions46Luicho Thermal Baths (17 km)
    Waterfalls24Catarata de Uskune (29 km)
    Forts & heritage34Apu Llamoja (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (17 km)
    Parks12Plaza Concepción (34 km)
    Churches11Iglesia San Pedro de Alca (14 km)

    Puyca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Puyca?

    Hatun Sisiwa (viewpoint, about 23 km), Chhijmuni (viewpoint, about 28 km), Lake Ecma (lake, about 32 km), Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Chawpi Chawpi (viewpoint, about 38 km), Taypi Q'awa (viewpoint, about 40 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions, 2 waterfalls, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Puyca?

    Cerro Aycano, about 9 km by road; Cerro Cahuana (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Puyca?

    Lagunas Jamajañe, about 12 km by road; Laguna Cucupa (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Puyca?

    Catarata de Uskune, about 29 km by road; Catarata de Sipia (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Puyca?

    Start in Puyca, visit Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve, then Hatun Sisiwa, then Chhijmuni, then Chawpi Chawpi, then Lake Ecma, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Puyca?

    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.

    Towns near Puyca

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