Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Pucacocha
Pucacocha is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Pucacocha: 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 Pucacocha
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 Pucacocha — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.32925, -77.88065. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pucacocha
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~13 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
- Cueva del Guitarrero · cave · Ancash · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko · fort · Ancash · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~43 km · Must-see
- Llanganuco lakes · lake · Ancash · ~47 km · Must-see
- Laguna Auquishcocha · lake · Ancash · ~48 km · Must-see
- Honkopampa · fort · Ancash · ~49 km · Must-see
- Laguna Chequiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~50 km · Must-see
- Baños Termales de Monterrey · attraction · Ancash · ~51 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lejiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- Willkawayin · fort · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Laguna Parón · lake · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sechín Bajo · fort · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sitio Arqueologico Chankillo · fort · Ancash · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lake 69 · lake · Ancash · ~58 km · Must-see
- Huascarán National Park · sanctuary · Ancash · ~60 km · Must-see
- Laguna Ichiccocha · lake · Ancash · ~61 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pucacocha
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~13 km · Must-see
- Huampo · viewpoint · Ancash · ~20 km · Must-see
- Hatun Hirka · viewpoint · Ancash · ~43 km · Must-see
- Santa Cruz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~65 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~66 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~81 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~86 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~92 km · Must-see
- Collpa Janca · viewpoint · Ancash · ~93 km · Must-see
- San Julian · viewpoint · Ancash · ~96 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 Pucacocha yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Pucacocha?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pucacocha?
Nearby: Puka Ranra (viewpoint, 13 km), Huampo (viewpoint, 20 km), Cueva del Guitarrero (cave, 29 km), Sitio Arqueologico Tumshukayko (fort, 41 km), Hatun Hirka (viewpoint, 43 km), Llanganuco lakes (lake, 47 km).
Is Pucacocha worth visiting?
Pucacocha is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.