Place to visit
T'akaq, Peru: what it is and when to go
T'akaq is a summit in Peru, at 4,000 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 26. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Peru
- Elevation
- 4,000 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LIM Lima, 250 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -9.82724, -76.61484
What it is and where
T'akaq is a summit in Peru, at 4,000 m above sea level. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -9.82724, -76.61484; the nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM, Lima), 250 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 T'akaq is April to September, and the season is short because it sits at 4,000 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible12:31
- FebPossible12:19
- MarPossible12:04
- AprBest time11:47
- MayBest time11:33
- JunBest time11:26
- JulBest time11:29
- AugBest time11:41
- SepBest time11:57
- OctPossible12:13
- NovPossible12:28
- DecPossible12:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 26. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Mountains | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: T'akaq has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- MazurArchaeological site4.0 km
- GaruArchaeological site8.5 km
- Corona Del IncaSummit8.7 km
- SahuayArchaeological site18 km
- Huánuco PampaArchaeological site23 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: Nature
- Ciudad del Cusco: Historic district
- Líneas y Geoglifos de Nasca y Palpa
- Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
- Huascarán Sur: Summit
- Sacred City of Caral-Supe
- Parque Nacional del Manu
Every Peru place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is T'akaq?
It is a summit in Peru. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, 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 T'akaq?
April to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 4,000 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 26.
How do you get to T'akaq?
The nearest main airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 250 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 Mazur, Garu, Corona Del Inca. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
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