# Things to see in Guaqui (Bolivia): 6 places and when to go

> Guaqui is a town in Bolivia, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Mountains (5), Temples (1). The best known are Janq'u Jaqhi, Quta Willk'i and Wanq'uni. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/guaqui/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-11
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Bolivia · -16.597, -68.8369
- **Places:** 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/naturaleza/) (5) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/montana/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/espiritual/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** October to March.
- **Nearest airport:** LPB La Paz / El Alto, 70 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Guaqui

The places in and around Guaqui, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Janq'u Jaqhi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/janq-u-jaqhi/): Mountain in the Ingavi Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia · 15 km
- [Quta Willk'i](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/quta-willk-i/): Mountain in Bolivia · 5.9 km
- [Wanq'uni](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/wanq-uni/): Mountain in the La Paz Department, Bolivia · 7.9 km
- [Jach'a Uma Chuwani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/jach-a-uma-chuwani/): Mountain in Bolivia · 6.5 km
- [Qala Waxrani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/qala-waxrani/): Mountain in Bolivia · 3.2 km
- [Iglesia Apóstol Santiago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/iglesia-apostol-santiago/): Temples · 6 m

## When to go to Guaqui

The best time to visit Guaqui is **April to September**; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 12 h 53 |
| February | Possible | 12 h 32 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 07 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| May | Best time | 11 h 13 |
| June | Best time | 11 h 01 |
| July | Best time | 11 h 06 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 26 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 55 |
| October | Possible | 12 h 23 |
| November | Possible | 12 h 47 |
| December | Possible | 12 h 59 |

In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01. In April, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.

When to go to Bolivia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Guaqui

The nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz / El Alto), 70 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bolivia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-16.597%2C-68.8369)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-16.597%2C-68.8369)

## Other towns nearby

- [Viacha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/viacha/): 11 places · 58 km
- [Achacachi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/achacachi/): 21 places · 60 km
- [La Paz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/la-paz/): 73 places · 74 km
- [Tuni](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/tuni/): 23 places · 75 km
- [Sorata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/sorata/): 22 places · 92 km
- [Coroico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/coroico/): 8 places · 128 km

And all of Bolivia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Guaqui?

The best known: [Janq'u Jaqhi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/janq-u-jaqhi/), [Quta Willk'i](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/quta-willk-i/), [Wanq'uni](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/wanq-uni/), [Jach'a Uma Chuwani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/jach-a-uma-chuwani/), [Qala Waxrani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/bolivia/qala-waxrani/). In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Guaqui?

April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01.

### How do you get to Guaqui?

The nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 70 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-16.597%2C-68.8369) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Guaqui as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

