PUNO is undoubtedly one of the most attractive destinations in Peru and one of the most interesting in the continent: few cities have the privilege of being located on the shores of a wonder of nature such as Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world at more than 3800 msnm.
Puno, along with what is now Bolivia, were the territory of the Tiahuanaco culture, then had the presence of the Inca empire, as evidence, there is the temple of the Falos, in Chucuito. The Spanish footprints are present in the construction of beautiful churches in the various towns of the department, such as in Lampa and Juli or in its various colonial-style mansions located in the city of Puno..
Puno is considered as the Folk Capital of Peru and America, Puno is immensely rich in dances, music, customs and legends, its dances exceed 350. Puno is famous for the varied and colorful of its folklore, without doubt the richest and dazzling of the continent, whose maximum expression is the Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria.
The biggest attraction of Puno is Lake Titicaca whose extension covers part of Peru and Bolivia, with an area of 8,560 km, a depth of 227 meters and 3,812 m.a.s.l. Here is the famous Floating Islands of the Uros, an amazing archipelago of totora islands, inhabited by the Uros, descendants of one of the oldest cultures on the continent. It is also advisable to visit the Island of Taquile and enjoy an authentic experiential tourism.
A short distance from there, there is Amantani Island, a diversity of flora and fauna
Puno invites you to discover the chullpas of Sillustani, also the Tinajani forest, which impresses with its large rock formations. Also, we will know their crafts.
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