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Local favourite beach · Arequipa, Peru

La Punta

La Punta is a beach in Arequipa, Peru.

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La Punta: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit La Punta

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach La Punta — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -16.65997, -72.64182. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is La Punta safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for La Punta yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit La Punta?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near La Punta?

    Nearby: Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto (fort, 64 km), Wamp'uy (fort, 16 km), Quilca Lighthouse (viewpoint, 28 km), Cape La Chira (sanctuary, 43 km), Cape Hornillos (sanctuary, 56 km), Mirador Virgen de La Candelaria (viewpoint, 1 km).