Puno - The capital of Peruvian folklore

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Location: Southern mountains of Peru, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Puno is a city with a strong cultural identity, filled with traditions and dances celebrated in grand festivals. Its greatest attraction is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

Tourist Attractions:

  • Lake Titicaca: Natural wonder where the floating islands of the Uros and the islands of Taquile and Amantaní are located.
  • Floating Islands of the Uros: Artificial islands made of totora reeds, where their inhabitants maintain ancestral traditions.
  • Taquile Island: Famous for its handmade textiles and its community that preserves its Inca customs.
  • Amantaní Island: With natural viewpoints from which you can see Lake Titicaca and the snow-capped mountains of Bolivia.
  • Chullpas de Sillustani: Pre-Inca funerary towers located in an impressive landscape.
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