Lake Titicaca (Puno) – Puno tours
Visiting Hours : Daytime and at night.
Location : 11 blocks from the Plaza de Armas.
Puno
An important lake in Andean mythology, from which, according to legend, Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, children of the Sun god and founders of the Inca Empire, emerged. Peru and Bolivia share sovereignty over this navigable lake, which is the highest in the world at 3,810 masl. It has an area of 8,559 km2 and has a maximum depth of 283 metres. The annual average temperature of its waters varies, from between 9°C and 15°C from October to May, and from -14°C to -2°C, June to September. The lake works as a temperature regulator for the area regulator for the area; if it did not exist, the chance of any type of life would be nil. The Peruvian side has various islands, including Amantaní, Taquile, Ticonata, Suasi, Soto and Anapia (natural islands) and the floating areas created by the Uros (artificial islands). Totora (cat-tail) reeds grow on its shores, in which various birds and fish like carachi, catfish and the suche (which is endangered) live. These are all native species, valued because they are very nutritious. They coexist with trout and smelt, both species that have been introduced into the lake.
Huajsapata Hill – Puno excursions
Visiting Hours : Monday – Sunday: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm. Free admission Location : 4 blocks from the Plaza de Armas, towards the west of the city. Puno Natural viewpoint from which visitors can see the city and...
Deustua Arch – attractions Deustua
Visiting Hours : Monday – Sunday: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm. Free admission. Location : Jr. Independencia block 2. Puno Built in stone carved by the Puno people in memory of the patriots who fought for Peruvian independence.
Carlos Dreyer Museum – Puno attractions
Visiting Hours : Monday – Saturday 9.00 am – 7.00 pm. Location : Conde de Lemos street 289. Puno The museum exhibits pottery, gold and silver objects, textiles and stone sculptures from the Inca and pre-Inca periods, including items...
Balcony of the Conde de Lemos – Peru excursions
Visiting Hours : Mon – Fri 8.30 am – 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm – 5.30 pm. Free admission. Location : Crossroads of Deustua and Conde de Lemos streets. Puno Built in approximately 1668, this is the house where...
Puno Cathedral – Cathedral tours
Visiting Hours : Mon – Fri – Sun 7.00 am – 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm – 6.00 pm / Sat 7.00 am – 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm. Free admission Location : City centre. Puno...
Chucuito (Puno) – Puno travel
Visiting Hours : Daytime. Location : 18 km south of Puno (15 minutes by car). Puno Also known as the Ciudad de las Cajas Reales (City of the Royal Boxes), as it was the tax collection centre during colonial...
Taquile Island – attractions Peruvian
Visiting Hours : Daytime. Location : 35 km east of Puno port, (3 hours by boat). Puno The area is known for its friendly people, who still preserve traditional customs and clothes. Among the highlights are the laboriously crafted,...
Amantaní Island (Puno) – Puno tours
Visiting Hours : Daytime. Location : 36 km north-east of Puno port (3 hours 30 minutes by boat). Puno An island inhabited by eight communities dedicated specifically to the growing of potatoes, corn, oca, quinoa, broad beans and peas,...
Uros Floating Islands – attractions Uros
Visiting Hours : Mon – Sun: 8.30 am – 5.00 pm. Location : 5 km west of the port of Puno, (20 minutes by car). Puno There are approximately 63 artificial islands floating in Lake Titicaca (3,810 masl), each...
Lake Titicaca (Puno) – Puno tours
Visiting Hours : Daytime and at night. Location : 11 blocks from the Plaza de Armas. Puno An important lake in Andean mythology, from which, according to legend, Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, children of the Sun god and...
Anniversary of Puno – Peru festivals
Puno Begins: 01-NovemberEnds: 07-November This anniversary is celebrated with civic displays and dance exhibitions on the streets of the city. A special event on 5 November represents the creation of the Inca empire. According to legend, the mythical couple of Manco...
Festival of the Crosses – Puno excursions
Puno Begins: 03-MayEnds: 04-May The Festival of the Crosses and the Alasitas fair is a special occasion when the people sell miniature handicrafts at various fairs located in the streets and traditional places of each city, symbolising those things people would...
Candlemas Festival – Peru tours
Puno Begins: 12-JanuaryEnds: 12-February The city of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, becomes the American Folkloric Capital for a fortnight or more. On the main day, the Virgin is taken on a procession, together with more than 200 music...
Q´ashwa de San Sebastián – festivals
Puno Begins: 20-JanuaryEnds: 20-January Juliaca Carnival is lavish, large-scale and long. It begins with the Huch´uy Poqoy (Small Carnival) and ends with the Hatun Poqoy (Carnival). The Small Carnival is also known as Q’ashwa de San Sebastián, and was given National...
