Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Yunga

Yunga is a town in Moquegua district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches and 0 parks. The must-see places are Parwayuni (31 km), Yanaccacca (32 km) and Urququcha (32 km).

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Yunga at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Coordinates
16.2000° S, 70.6833° W
Places within 50 km
62 (5 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; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Yunga

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

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yunga. The closest is Jichu Qullu (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jichu Qullu · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~10 km
  • Parwayuni · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Yanaccacca · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Pachakutiq · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~13 km
  • Pirhuane · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~21 km
  • Pura Purani · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~42 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yunga

45 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yunga. The closest is Laguna Cochapata (10 km); the best-known is Urququcha (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Yunga

10 churches within 100 km of Yunga. The closest is Iglesia de Yalagua (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Yunga

7 parks within 100 km of Yunga. The closest is Plaza (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yunga

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yunga. The closest is Imata Stone Forest (62 km); the best-known is Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve (74 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Yunga

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Yunga. The closest is Arata (62 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Arata · river spot · Puno · ~62 km
  • Yurac · river spot · Puno · ~63 km
  • Laquili · river spot · Puno · ~65 km
  • Isla · river spot · Puno · ~65 km
  • Grande · river spot · Puno · ~69 km
  • Puca · river spot · Puno · ~70 km

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A one-day trip from Yunga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yunga
  2. 10 km Jichu Qullu · viewpoint, Moquegua
  3. 4 km Pachakutiq · viewpoint, Moquegua
  4. 37 km Yanaccacca · viewpoint, Moquegua
  5. 20 km Parwayuni · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 23 km Urququcha · lake, Arequipa
  7. 32 km Back to Yunga

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From travellers near Yunga

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How to reach Yunga

    All places near Yunga by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yunga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints40106Jichu Qullu (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1645Laguna Cochapata (10 km)
    Churches510Iglesia de Yalagua (15 km)
    Other attractions19Calvario (39 km)
    Parks07Plaza (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Imata Stone Forest (62 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06Arata (62 km)
    Forts & heritage05Wilamaya Patjxa (77 km)
    Waterfalls02Catarata de Pillones (86 km)
    Caves01Las Cuevas de Sumbay (94 km)

    Yunga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yunga?

    Jichu Qullu (viewpoint, about 10 km), Parwayuni (viewpoint, about 31 km), Yanaccacca (viewpoint, about 32 km), Urququcha (lake, about 32 km), Pachakutiq (viewpoint, about 13 km), Pirhuane (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yunga?

    Jichu Qullu, about 10 km by road; Pachakutiq (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yunga?

    Laguna Cochapata, about 10 km by road; Laguna Orcococha (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Yunga?

    Iglesia de Yalagua, about 15 km by road; Templo Colonial de San Ignacio de Loyola de Ichuña (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yunga?

    Start in Yunga, visit Jichu Qullu, then Pachakutiq, then Yanaccacca, then Parwayuni, then Urququcha, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yunga?

    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; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Yunga

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