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Volcanoes in Peru

Craters, lava fields and summit hikes — volcanoes you can visit, climb or watch from a safe distance.

22 places Best months: April–November

Peru has 22 volcanoes on our list, mostly in Arequipa, Tacna, and Moquegua Department. Best months: April–November.

Volcanoes

Volcanoes in Peru

Best monthsApril–NovemberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).

Misti

Stratovolcano in Peru

18 km from Arequipa 5,825 m

Huaynaputina

Volcano in Peru

15 km from Quinistaquillas 4,850 m

Coropuna

Volcano in Peru

19 km from Salamanca 6,425 m

Nevado Mismi

Mountain peak of volcanic origin in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru

16 km from Chivay 5,597 m

Ubinas

Volcano in Peru

19 km from Chojata 5,672 m

Ampato

Dormant Peruvian volcano

26 km from Lluta 6,288 m

Chachani

Volcano in Peru

23 km from Arequipa 6,057 m

Pichu Pichu

Volcano in Peru

32 km from Arequipa 5,665 m

Tutupaca

Volcano in Peru

14 km from Pujocucho 5,815 m

Sabancaya

Peruvian stratovolcano

19 km from Maca 5,976 m

Sara Sara

Volcano in Peru

8.6 km from Quilcata 5,505 m

Hualca Hualca

Volcano in Peru

13 km from Maca 6,025 m

Yucamane

Volcano in Peru

11 km from Candarave 5,550 m

Chupiquiña

Mountain in Chile and Peru

18 km from General Lagos 5,789 m

Solimana

Volcano in Peru

12 km from Salamanca 6,093 m

Ticsani

Volcano in Peru

9.4 km from Cuchumbaya 5,408 m

Andagua volcanic field

Mountain

15 km from Orcopampa 4,713 m

Casiri

Volcano in Peru

23 km from Tarata 5,650 m

Ccarhuarazo

Vulcano in Peru

16 km from Moyobamba 5,112 m

Quimsachata

Mountain in Peru

1.9 km from Qquea 3,923 m

Cerro Nicholson

26 km from Arequipa 8,282 m

Purupuruni

Mountain in Peru

16 km from Chuquitira 5,315 m

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Arequipa Arequipa · 4 places

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Salamanca Arequipa · 2 places

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Maca Arequipa · 2 places

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Quinistaquillas Moquegua Department · 1 places

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Chivay Arequipa · 1 places

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Chojata Moquegua Department · 1 places

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Lluta Arequipa · 1 places

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Pujocucho Tacna · 1 places

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Frequently asked questions

How many volcanoes are there in Peru?

Atlas of Seasons lists 22 notable volcanoes in Peru.

What are the best volcanoes in Peru?

The best-known are Misti, Huaynaputina, and Coropuna.

When is the best time for volcanoes in Peru?

April–November.