Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Putaqa
Putaqa is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Putaqa: 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 Putaqa
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 Putaqa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.07754, -77.93889. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Putaqa
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~11 km · Must-see
- Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko · fort · Ancash · ~18 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~24 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~31 km · Must-see
- Cueva del Guitarrero · cave · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yuraccocha · lake · Ancash · ~39 km · Must-see
- Laguna Parón · lake · Ancash · ~39 km · Must-see
- Llanganuco lakes · lake · Ancash · ~40 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~41 km · Must-see
- Laguna Ichiccocha · lake · Ancash · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lake 69 · lake · Ancash · ~46 km · Must-see
- Museo Punkuri · museum · Ancash · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lake Pucacocha · lake · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- Laguna Auquishcocha · lake · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Laguna Chequiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
- Urqunqucha · lake · Ancash · ~60 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~62 km · Must-see
- Pañamarca · fort · Ancash · ~62 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Putaqa
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~11 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~24 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~31 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~41 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~62 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~64 km · Must-see
- Kuntur Wasi · viewpoint · Ancash · ~69 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~78 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~96 km · Must-see
- Qulluta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~102 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 Putaqa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Putaqa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Putaqa?
Nearby: Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, 11 km), Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (fort, 18 km), Huampo (viewpoint, 24 km), Puka Ranra (viewpoint, 31 km), Cueva del Guitarrero (cave, 36 km), Laguna Yuraccocha (lake, 39 km).
Is Putaqa worth visiting?
Putaqa is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.