Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Putaqa Hirka
Putaqa Hirka is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Putaqa Hirka: 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 Hirka
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 Hirka — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.29162, -77.09978. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Putaqa Hirka
- Maria Jiray Falls · waterfall · Ancash · ~16 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~27 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lauricocha · lake · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Museo Nacional de Chavín · museum · Ancash · ~41 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~42 km · Must-see
- Chavin Archaeological Site · fort · Ancash · ~43 km · Must-see
- Laguna Sagracocha · lake · Huánuco · ~47 km · Must-see
- Huacramarca · fort · Ancash · ~48 km · Must-see
- Laguna Carhuacocha · lake · Huánuco · ~49 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yanacocha · lake · Huánuco · ~51 km · Must-see
- Huascarán National Park · sanctuary · Ancash · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- Laguna Churup · lake · Ancash · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~53 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lejiacocha · lake · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
- Piruro · fort · Huánuco · ~56 km · Must-see
- Wiqruqucha · lake · Huánuco · ~56 km · Must-see
- Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Putaqa Hirka
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~27 km · Must-see
- Tarushcancha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~42 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~53 km · Must-see
- Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~56 km · Must-see
- Yanashallash · viewpoint · Ancash · ~78 km · Must-see
- Quriqucha · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~82 km · Must-see
- Pastoruri · viewpoint · Ancash · ~87 km · Must-see
- Puka Ranra · viewpoint · Ancash · ~98 km · Must-see
- Yuraq Kallapu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~99 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 Hirka yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Putaqa Hirka?
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 Hirka?
Nearby: Maria Jiray Falls (waterfall, 16 km), Auqui (viewpoint, 27 km), Laguna Lauricocha (lake, 36 km), Museo Nacional de Chavín (museum, 41 km), Tarushcancha (viewpoint, 42 km), Chavin Archaeological Site (fort, 43 km).
Is Putaqa Hirka worth visiting?
Putaqa Hirka is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.