Lake Vilacota
Lake High Andean lake in Tacna Department near border
High-Andean lake in southern Peru’s Tacna Department; visited for mountain scenery, high‑altitude trekking and straightforward wildlife and landscape photography.
Lake Vilacota is a lake located in the Department of Tacna in southern Peru. It is identified as a geographic freshwater body at the provided coordinates.
There are no widely recorded visitor facilities or major tourist highlights specifically noted for this lake in common reference sources. Information on recreational use or amenities is not documented here.
No widely documented historical construction or notable historical events tied to this lake are available in standard references consulted for this entry.
The lake lies within the Tacna administrative region of Peru at the coordinates given above. Additional local geographic context is not provided here.
- Coordinates: 17.13972 S, 70.03639 W
How to Get to Lake Vilacota #
From Tacna city, travel north along regional highways into the highlands-expect several hours of driving on paved then gravel roads. Local buses serve larger highland towns; from there hire local transport for the last miles to the lake.
Tips for Visiting Lake Vilacota #
- The high Andean setting means strong sun-use sun protection and plan outdoor activities for mornings or late afternoons.
- Roads in the Tacna highlands can be rough; a 4x4 vehicle is recommended for final approaches.
- Local herders and communities sometimes offer homestays-ask in nearby towns for arrangements that support local families.
Best Time to Visit Lake Vilacota #
Dry season (May-September) for reliable road access and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Lake Vilacota #
Lake Vilacota's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -8°C to 15°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (122 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -5°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of -8°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -7°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
