Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Rocotopunta
Rocotopunta is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Rocotopunta: 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 Rocotopunta
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 Rocotopunta — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.03804, -77.68530. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rocotopunta
- Laguna Parón · lake · Ancash · ~7 km · Must-see
- Llanganuco lakes · lake · Ancash · ~7 km · Must-see
- Lake 69 · lake · Ancash · ~11 km · Must-see
- Laguna Ichiccocha · lake · Ancash · ~14 km · Must-see
- Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko · fort · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yuraccocha · lake · Ancash · ~22 km · Must-see
- Cueva del Guitarrero · cave · Ancash · ~24 km · Must-see
- Urqunqucha · lake · Ancash · ~26 km · Must-see
- Lake Pucacocha · lake · Ancash · ~26 km · Must-see
- Laguna Auquishcocha · lake · Ancash · ~28 km · Must-see
- Laguna Chequiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~28 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Laguna Huecrococha · lake · Ancash · ~39 km · Must-see
- Huacramarca · fort · Ancash · ~40 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lejiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~42 km · Must-see
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~50 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Rocotopunta
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~50 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~57 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~68 km · Must-see
- Qulluta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~82 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 Rocotopunta yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Rocotopunta?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Rocotopunta?
Nearby: Laguna Parón (lake, 7 km), Llanganuco lakes (lake, 7 km), Lake 69 (lake, 11 km), Laguna Ichiccocha (lake, 14 km), Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (fort, 18 km), Santa Cruz (viewpoint, 20 km).
Is Rocotopunta worth visiting?
Rocotopunta is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.