Notable viewpoint · Ancash, Peru
Putka
Putka is a viewpoint in Ancash, Peru.
Putka: 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 Putka
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 Putka — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.50889, -76.92667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Putka
- Laguna Sagracocha · lake · Huánuco · ~15 km · Must-see
- Laguna Yanacocha · lake · Huánuco · ~16 km · Must-see
- Laguna Carhuacocha · lake · Huánuco · ~19 km · Must-see
- Wiqruqucha · lake · Huánuco · ~30 km · Must-see
- Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~34 km · Must-see
- Piruro · fort · Huánuco · ~35 km · Must-see
- Museo Nacional de Chavín · museum · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Chavin Archaeological Site · fort · Ancash · ~36 km · Must-see
- Maria Jiray Falls · waterfall · Ancash · ~45 km · Must-see
- Quriqucha · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~49 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~51 km · Must-see
- Yanashallash · viewpoint · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Laguna Querococha · lake · Ancash · ~61 km · Must-see
- Pastoruri · viewpoint · Ancash · ~66 km · Must-see
- Hatun Uqhu Punta · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~66 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lauricocha · lake · Ancash · ~67 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Putka
- Yanaqucha · viewpoint · Ancash · ~34 km · Must-see
- Quriqucha · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~49 km · Must-see
- Tuctu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~51 km · Must-see
- Yanashallash · viewpoint · Ancash · ~52 km · Must-see
- Auqui · viewpoint · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Tuctopunta · viewpoint · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Pastoruri · viewpoint · Ancash · ~66 km · Must-see
- Hatun Uqhu Punta · viewpoint · Huánuco · ~66 km · Must-see
- Puma Wayin · viewpoint · Ancash · ~69 km · Must-see
- Yuraq Kallapu · viewpoint · Ancash · ~70 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 Putka yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Putka?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Putka?
Nearby: Laguna Sagracocha (lake, 15 km), Laguna Yanacocha (lake, 16 km), Laguna Carhuacocha (lake, 19 km), Wiqruqucha (lake, 30 km), Yanaqucha (viewpoint, 34 km), Piruro (fort, 35 km).
Is Putka worth visiting?
Putka is listed as a notable viewpoint in Peru on Spotwander.