natural wonder
Canon de Tinajani
A canyon of eroded red rock towers and mushroom formations near Ayaviri on the Puno-Cusco road, with pre-Inca chullpa tombs tucked among the pillars. Rarely visited.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Puno, Peru · South America
Umachiri is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Cupi, 26km from Canon de Tinajani.
Umachiri is a town located in Puno, Peru. With a population of 634, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Umachiri sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Umachiri to your route.
Umachiri District is one of nine districts of the province Melgar in Peru.
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Umachiri is located in Puno, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.8535 latitude, -70.7535 longitude.
Umachiri has a population of approximately 634 people, making it a town in Peru.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A canyon of eroded red rock towers and mushroom formations near Ayaviri on the Puno-Cusco road, with pre-Inca chullpa tombs tucked among the pillars. Rarely visited.
26 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Pass at about 4,335 metres on Ruta 3S marking the Cusco–Puno regional boundary, the high point of that highway.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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