Notable viewpoint · Moquegua, Peru
Pucasaya
Pucasaya is a viewpoint in Moquegua, Peru.
Pucasaya: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Pucasaya
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Pucasaya — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -16.45958, -70.93621. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pucasaya
- Wilani · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~6 km · Must-see
- Yanaccacca · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~19 km · Must-see
- Parwayuni · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Urququcha · lake · Arequipa · ~49 km · Must-see
- Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve · sanctuary · Arequipa · ~65 km · Must-see
- Pukara · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~6 km
- Jichu Qullu · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~7 km
- Qullpani · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~8 km
- Q'uwa Laki · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~9 km
- Qillqata · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~12 km
- Pachakutiq · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~15 km
- Volcán Ubinas · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~16 km
- Pukara · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~21 km
- Qhuyu Parwayuni · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~24 km
- Volcán Huaynaputina (Ver Nevado Huaynaputina) · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~25 km
- Huitoni · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~25 km
- Hatun P'ukru · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~25 km
- Tacune · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~27 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pucasaya
- Wilani · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~6 km · Must-see
- Yanaccacca · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~19 km · Must-see
- Parwayuni · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Kunturini · viewpoint · Puno · ~83 km · Must-see
- Pura Purani · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~84 km · Must-see
- Millu · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~85 km · Must-see
- Waytiri · viewpoint · Tacna · ~87 km · Must-see
- Pinkilluni · viewpoint · Puno · ~95 km · Must-see
- Apacheta Limani · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~100 km · Must-see
- Tutupaca · viewpoint · Moquegua · ~103 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Pucasaya yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Pucasaya?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pucasaya?
Nearby: Wilani (viewpoint, 6 km), Yanaccacca (viewpoint, 19 km), Parwayuni (viewpoint, 26 km), Urququcha (lake, 49 km), Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve (sanctuary, 65 km), Pukara (viewpoint, 6 km).
Is Pucasaya worth visiting?
Pucasaya is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.