Tutupaca
Peru · TacnaPE
Volcano in Peru
Tutupaca is a volcano in the region of Tacna in Peru. It is part of the Peruvian segment of the Central Volcanic Zone, one of several volcanic belts in the Andes. Tutupaca consists of three overlapping volcanoes formed by lava flows and lava domes made out of andesite and dacite, which grew on top of older volcanic rocks. The highest of these is usually reported to be 5,815 metres (19,078 ft) tall and was glaciated in the past.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -16.967, -70.333
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 5815 m
Overview of Tutupaca
Tutupaca belongs to Tacna, Peru and has the feel of a spot. Tutupaca is strongest on nature. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 5,815 metres.
Things to do in Tutupaca
Nature in Tutupaca
(1)On the nature side, Tutupaca offers Volcanoes. Everything listed here comes from what Tutupaca is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Tutupaca are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Tacna. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Tutupaca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tutupaca known for?
- Tutupaca, in Tacna, Peru, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Tutupaca?
- Recorded activities in Tutupaca include Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Tutupaca located?
- Tutupaca is located in Tacna, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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