Mesa Pata Observatorio & Camping
- At 9,173 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Mesa Pata Observatorio & Camping is a campground in Cusco, Peru, at about 9,170 ft above sea level. It is inside Área de Conservación Regional Choquequirao. OpenStreetMap lists toilets, drinking water and showers. Trails within about a mile include Camino Del Inca Salkantay. The nearest town is Suriray, about 1.4 miles east of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro San Miguel. For camping, Mirador Llactapata Machu Picchu and Abra Mirador Llactapata Machu Picchu are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mesa Pata Observatorio & Camping for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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