Pukarani, Mountain summit in Puno Department, Peru.

Pukarani is a mountain peak in the southeastern Andes of Peru's Puno region, rising to about 4,300 meters above sea level. It stands on the high plateau with exposed terrain that offers wide views across the surrounding landscape.

Archaeological remains from the Tiahuanaco civilization, which flourished between the 8th and 12th centuries, can be found in this mountain area. The region later became part of important routes and settlements during the Inca period.

The name Pukarani comes from Aymara: pukara means fortress or a mountain of protection, and the suffix -ni marks ownership, so it reads as "the one with a fortress". The archaeological site on the mountain was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral Nacional No. 79.

Visitors need proper mountain equipment and time to acclimatize to the high altitude before attempting the climb. The dry season offers the best conditions for access, while wet weather can make trails difficult.

The archaeological site of Pukarani, declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral Nacional No. 79, lies on the mountain's north side. The mountain stands about 4,301.9 m high in Nicasio District, Lampa Province, and the site of Intikancha lies to its south.