Place to visit
San Agustín de Torata, Peru: what it is and when to go
San Agustín de Torata is a church building in Moquegua, Peru. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 59. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church building in Moquegua, Peru · Temples
- Where
- Peru
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- AQP Arequipa, 113 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -17.07637, -70.84395
What it is and where
San Agustín de Torata is a church building in Moquegua, Peru. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Moquegua, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -17.07637, -70.84395; the nearest main airport is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP, Arequipa), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Peru. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit San Agustín de Torata is April to September.
- JanPossible12:55
- FebPossible12:33
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:37
- MayBest time11:12
- JunBest time10:59
- JulBest time11:04
- AugBest time11:25
- SepBest time11:55
- OctPossible12:24
- NovPossible12:49
- DecPossible13:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 59. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Peru
To enter Peru there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Peru checklist. Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (110 V appliances will not work); emergencies: 105 police · 116 fire brigade · 106 ambulance (SAMU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro BaúlMountain in Peru4.7 km
- St. Dominic Cathedral, MoqueguaCultural heritage site in Peru16 km
- Museo ContisuyoMuseum in Moquegua, Peru16 km
- AchucallaniMountain in Peru28 km
- Toquepala CavesNature29 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: Temples
- Cusco: historic city of Peru, capital of the Department of Cusco
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima: 16th century Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru
- Bab al-Islam Mosque: mosque in Peru
- Apostolic Vicariate of Pucallpa: Catholic apostolic vicariate in Peru
- Apostolic Vicariate of San Ramón: Catholic apostolic vicariate in Peru
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa: church in Arequipa, province of Arequipa, Peru
Every Peru place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is San Agustín de Torata?
It is a church building in Moquegua, Peru. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit San Agustín de Torata?
April to September. In December there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 59.
How do you get to San Agustín de Torata?
The nearest main airport is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), 113 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Peru is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Peru map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro Baúl, St. Dominic Cathedral, Moquegua, Museo Contisuyo. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
- Moquegua5 places to see in and around Moquegua, Peru: Toquepala Caves, Cerro Baúl, St. Dominic Cathedral, Moquegua. Best time: April to September.
- Temples64 places for temples in Peru, from Cusco to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PeruBefore travelling to Peru: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but your passport must have six months' validity, and at th…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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