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The 10 Best Things to do in Puno, Puno Region
Llamas, sheep and alpacas roam the plains of Puno, a port city in southeastern Peru. Their fleeces are used to make the area’s signature textiles, which make excellent souvenirs. You’ll do a lot of walking here, as many of the streets are too steep for cars. But the climbs are worth it for the excellent views of Lake Titicaca. Take a boat to the Floating Islands or get up close and personal with the four-legged locals at a llama farm.
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1. Taquile Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,735 reviews
Located approximately 25 kilometers from the shore of Lake Titicaca, this scenic island is known for its friendly inhabitants, clear blue lake waters and distant snow-capped mountains.
Reviewed By LookLukey
I felt like at Uros every thing the locals say has been rehearsed before, some of their jokes were just for the tourists and it made me rather sad than laugh. From the uros islands, we took a 2 hour boat ride until getting to the Taquile island. From there we walked to the main square (you can definitely feel the altitude during the walk so take it easy), where you have a traditional lunch (fresh fish, french fries, rice, some vegetables). From there you can walk around a little and continue to where the boat picks you up. The circuit offers spectacular views of the lake, and you can see all the view to Bolivia. Probably one of the best things to do when in Puno, the views are impressive.
2. Sillustani
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4.5 based on 1,864 reviews
These fascinating ruins consist of huge, cylinder-shaped towers in which pre-Inca tribes buried the elite members of their community.
Reviewed By DonCesar - Nuremberg, Germany
Probably 1.5 hours needed at a slow pace, we got a taxi from Puno for 100 soles, since we did the tour after the boat day trip and it’s well worth it, had almost the place to ourselves.
3. Portal de Aramu Muru
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By GUS1SINO
Excellent visit to the Sacred Portal. Very informative. Incredible experience! We were picked up on time by tour guide and both, driver and tour guide were very courteous, knowledgeable and willing to go out of their way to make us feel at ease.
4. Mirador Puma Uta
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By kiltmaker2 - Evanston, United States
Located northwest from the heart of the city of Puno, This is a greatr view point where you could have a great view of the city of Puno and the Titicaca Lake.
5. Chucuito
6. Catedral de Puno
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4.0 based on 939 reviews
Reviewed By DPMALLIC - London, United Kingdom
Puno Cathedral is in the main square of Puno and consists of two nice towers. It was built in eighteenth century and after that various things added. The front of the interior of the Cathedral is made of silver and looks very beautiful. The side walls are full with various paintings.
7. Uros Floating Islands
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4.0 based on 6,942 reviews
Reviewed By vijabas
The tour guide (Condor Travels & Jouneyou) was fantastic and visit to the colorful unique floating island, with the locals was one to remember for times, immensely pleased to be there
8. Museo Carlos Dreyer
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4.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Caludette - New Smyrna Beach, United States
Not hard to find . Perfect little museum and not expensive at all. Totally worth it.. I don't know where people say this was the only thing to see in Puno. They must have not looked very well quite a few things in puno to see. We very much enjoyed the city.. we walk 8 hours a day for 2 days and sore everything.. Then went and stayed on Lake Titicaca with a real Euro family.
9. Condor Hill (Mirador de Kuntur Wasi)
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4.0 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By Julionator - Vancouver, Canada
The hike up the stairs (roughly 600) would be easy if it was on a low elevation town. However at >3800 ASL, it is a bit of a challenge. Just be sure to have a day of rest when you get to Puno or take it really slow on the way up. The reward once you reach the top will be worth the effort. Alternatively, I do believe that there are taxis that will drive you all the way up.
