Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Puka Punta
Puka Punta is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Puka Punta: 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 Puka Punta
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 Puka Punta — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -8.97087, -77.94083. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Puka Punta
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~15 km · Must-see
- Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko · fort · Ancash · ~19 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yuraccocha · lake · Ancash · ~31 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~34 km · Must-see
- Laguna Ichiccocha · lake · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Laguna Parón · lake · Ancash · ~38 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~39 km · Must-see
- Llanganuco lakes · lake · Ancash · ~42 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Pucacocha · lake · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Lake 69 · lake · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Cueva del Guitarrero · cave · Ancash · ~46 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~49 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~50 km · Must-see
- Laguna Huecrococha · lake · Ancash · ~54 km · Must-see
- Museo Punkuri · museum · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
- Urqunqucha · lake · Ancash · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~57 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Puka Punta
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~15 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~34 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~39 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~44 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~49 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~50 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~57 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~84 km · Must-see
- Qulluta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~90 km · Must-see
- Pilanku · viewpoint · Ancash · ~98 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 Puka Punta yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Puka Punta?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Puka Punta?
Nearby: Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, 15 km), Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (fort, 19 km), Laguna Yuraccocha (lake, 31 km), Santa Cruz (viewpoint, 34 km), Laguna Ichiccocha (lake, 36 km), Laguna Parón (lake, 38 km).
Is Puka Punta worth visiting?
Puka Punta is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.