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Local favourite fort · Arequipa, Peru

Pileta

Pileta is a fort in Arequipa, Peru.

Pileta: 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 fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Pileta

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

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 Pileta — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -17.03202, -72.01063. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Pileta open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Pileta yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Pileta?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Pileta?

    Nearby: Lagunas de Mejía National Sanctuary (sanctuary, 25 km), Punta Islay Lighthouse (fort, 14 km), Cape Hornillos (sanctuary, 43 km), Quilca Lighthouse (viewpoint, 72 km), Segunda Playa (beach, 0 km), Mirador (beach, 0 km).