Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Taraco

Taraco is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 28 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves and 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Titicaca National Reserve (35 km), Laguna Colorada (52 km) and Ticonata Island (54 km).

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Taraco at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
15.3000° S, 69.9667° W
Places within 50 km
100 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Taraco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Taraco: 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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Churches near Taraco

38 churches within 100 km of Taraco. The closest is Colegio Adventista "Ana Stahl" Taraco (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Taraco

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taraco. The closest is Mirador de Huancané (31 km); the best-known is Intikancha (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Taraco

31 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Taraco. The closest is Apachata (12 km); the best-known is Ticonata Island (54 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taraco

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taraco. The closest is Laguna Colincha (11 km); the best-known is Laguna de Arapa (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Taraco

15 parks within 100 km of Taraco. The closest is Parque Chiriwano (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Taraco

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taraco. The closest is Tupac Amaru (34 km); the best-known is Sillustani (64 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Taraco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 212 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taraco
  2. 16 km Laguna de Arapa · lake, Puno
  3. 56 km Laguna Colorada · lake, Puno
  4. 34 km Iglesia Matriz de Santa Catalina · church, Puno
  5. 31 km Titicaca National Reserve · nature spot, Puno
  6. 21 km Ticonata Island · island
  7. 54 km Back to Taraco

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How to reach Taraco

    All places near Taraco by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taraco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2838Colegio Adventista "Ana Stahl" Taraco (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints332Mirador de Huancané (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1831Apachata (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2029Laguna Colincha (11 km)
    Parks1115Parque Chiriwano (30 km)
    Other attractions714Cerro Imarrucos (6 km)
    Forts & heritage512Tupac Amaru (34 km)
    Beaches & coast611Chocopampa Cocha (20 km)
    Museums15Museo Municipal (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Titicaca National Reserve (35 km)
    Waterfalls01Catarata de Totorani (72 km)

    Taraco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taraco?

    Titicaca National Reserve (nature spot, about 35 km), Laguna de Arapa (lake, about 16 km), Colegio Adventista "Ana Stahl" Taraco (church, about 1 km), Templo de Santo Domingo (church, about 2 km), Cerro Imarrucos (attraction, about 6 km), Laguna Colorada (lake, about 52 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Taraco?

    Colegio Adventista "Ana Stahl" Taraco, about 1 km by road; Templo de Santo Domingo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taraco?

    Mirador de Huancané, about 31 km by road; Intikancha (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Taraco?

    Apachata, about 12 km by road; Tonimayo (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taraco?

    Start in Taraco, visit Laguna de Arapa, then Laguna Colorada, then Iglesia Matriz de Santa Catalina, then Titicaca National Reserve, then Ticonata Island, and drive back — about 212 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taraco?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Taraco

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