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Tirapata

Tirapata is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 churches. The must-see places are Achucallani, Laguna Colorada and Wankarani.

14.9500° S, 70.4000° W

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see12
Notable74
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tirapata

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:51 pm

154 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Tirapata
  2. Museo Litico Pukaramuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Yuraq Apachitaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Qullqiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Achucallaniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Laguna Orurillolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Tirapata
Today’s loopTirapataStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tirapata?

Museo Litico Pukara (museum, about 14 km), Yuraq Apachita (viewpoint, about 18 km), Achucallani (viewpoint, about 44 km), Qullqi (viewpoint, about 29 km), Laguna Orurillo (lake, about 33 km), Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Santa Cruz (church, about 34 km).

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

66 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 14 parks, 7 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tirapata?

Mirador Roof Top, about 14 km by road; Yuraq Apachita (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Tirapata?

Laguna Yuraccocha, about 16 km by road; Laguna Quequerana (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tirapata?

Start in Tirapata, visit Museo Litico Pukara, then Yuraq Apachita, then Qullqi, then Achucallani, then Laguna Orurillo, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.