Puno walking tour & city guide
The gateway to Lake Titicaca.
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Puno sits at 3,800 meters on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. It is the folklore capital of Peru and the base for visiting the lake's islands.
Lake Titicaca
The Uros people live on floating islands made of totora reeds. Taquile Island is known for its textiles, knitted by the men. Boats leave from Puno's port.
The town
The Plaza de Armas has a baroque cathedral, and Jirón Lima is the main pedestrian street. The Candelaria festival in February is one of the largest in South America.
Top sights in Puno
- 1
Uros floating islands
Islands made of reeds.
- 2
Taquile Island
An island famous for textiles.
- 3
Plaza de Armas
The main square and cathedral.
- 4
Jirón Lima
The pedestrian street.
- 5
Sillustani
Pre-Inca burial towers.
Food markets & where to eat in Puno
Central Market
Local Andean food.
Jirón Lima
Restaurants and cafés.
Island homestays
Meals with local families.
Food to try in Puno
Lake trout
Fresh from Titicaca.
Quinoa dishes
Grown in the altiplano.
Chuño
Freeze-dried potatoes.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Puno
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in PunoCompare places to stay and prices.
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