Location & Access

Puno (3,827 masl), lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, it is known as the folklore capital of Peru and the site of the Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria. In the outskirts, you can visit the spectacular Chullpas de Sillustani, Juli famous for its beautiful Colonial churches, Pucará, known for its pre-Inca pottery and for the “toritos de Pucará". You can also visit the Uros Islands, Taquile and Amantaní islands known for the kindness of their residents.

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Climate:
Puno climate is cold and semi-dry. The rainy season starts in October and ends in April. The average maximum temperature is 14ºC (58ºF) and the minimum is 3ºC (37ºF).

Access:
By Car : Lima - Arequipa - Juliaca - Puno: 1324 km / 823 miles / 18 hours
By Air: Regular flights to Juliaca from Lima 1 hour and 45 min. and from Arequipa only 25 minutes.
By Train: Cuzco – Puno: 384 km / 239 miles / 10 hours