Why visit Puno?

Let's remember that Peru is a country with an incredible geography, besides having in almost every region different attractions for visitors. Which makes Peru your destination for your next vacation, and what better if you travel with the person you love the most or maybe your family.

This time we will talk about the region of Puno, located in southern Peru where you can also appreciate the highest lake in the world "Titicaca", certainly a trip that will be full of emotions.

Ancient Constructions

In Puno is one of the largest necropolis in the world: Sillustani. Observe the impressive towers of this ancient cemetery of approximately 90 chullpas.

During your visit to Sillustani you can access the Umayo Lagoon in the center of which is the lagoon of the same name, also important for having archaeological remains in it.

Extraordinary people

Something that characterizes Puno as a tourist destination is the large number of travelers that it attracts because of the experiential tourism. In the region there are islands such as Taquile Island, Uros Island, Amantani Island where the traveler can interact with populations that still preserve their ancient traditions.

Visit Amantani and dare to spend the night on the island in the house of the locals. No experience of experiential tourism in Puno is complete without at least one night's sleep on its islands.

Unique Handicrafts

Visits to Puno also allow you to acquire beautiful handicrafts that you will not find anywhere else in the world. Discover them during your visit to the villages or to the different islands.

Buy in Uros Island handicrafts that recall the constructions of their villages, buy textiles in the city. Puno has different handicrafts in every place you visit!

Celebrations full of faith

Puno is also known for celebrating its main festivities. If you decide to visit Puno, an excellent time to go to town is during the celebration of the Virgen de la Candelaria to whom homage is paid during the first fifteen days of January.

Exploring the highest lake in the world

As mentioned above, this lake is considered the highest in the world, its tour is done in a traditional way, you can embark on small rafts made of reeds, which are made by the same people of the region. The most visited tour by all tourists are the islands of Uros and Taquile, in the course you can appreciate both the native flora and fauna. A unique experience (experiential tourism):

Usually to be part of this experience, you will need 02 days in Lake Titicaca, spend one night on the island Amantani, place where you can make the experiential tourism, as you will have the opportunity to live with the same people and likewise share new experiences. On the island at night there are interesting presentations, one of them is the Typical Dances, you can be part of this activity, as they will offer you to be part of this event and also they will lend you their attire for the dances.

A great variety of tourist sites

Puno has an incredible variety of tourist attractions that you should visit, which are the viewpoints of the Condor, the Puma, the Inca, the Cathedral of the Plaza de Armas, the Dreyer Museum, Yavari boat, the Chullpas of Sillustani, located this point about 40 minutes drive from the city, during the journey you can appreciate the Umayo Lake, no doubt Puno has beautiful places that in situations you can not finish visiting them all.

Be part of its celebrations: Also known as the capital of folklore, Puno has several festivities and customs, the best known and most important is the Virgen de la Candelaria, a festival that lasts at least 2 weeks, during this time there are a variety of typical dances, likewise on these dates you can appreciate the rich cuisine.

Meet Puno with Andino Peru Tours and visit its amazing attractions and do not forget, Peru and Puno are waiting for you to live a unique experience.