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Puno | Lake Titicaca

Puno is a small town at an altitude of 3830m, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It is also a gateway to Bolivia and Peruvian islands on the lake like Uros and Taquile. Here are my must do’s when in Puno.

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♬ hospital beach – Cottonwood Firing Squad

1) Uros floating islands

You don’t want to miss the man-made Uros Floating Islands. A short boat ride will take you a few miles from shore where you can walk on one of the Uros islands. Your guide will tell you how the islands are made and maintained with Totora, (a native reed). 

2) Taquile Island

In addition to the Uros Islands, you can also visit the island of Taquile. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 2.5-hour boat ride from Puno Port and offers some of the most stunning views of Lake Titicaca. Take a swim at the highest beach in the world, walk the stone paths that give amazing views of the lake, and spot Bolivia from the island. The island is known for the intricate colorful fabrics made by the locals. 

3) Say Hi to Bolivia!

And shoutout to the toilet with the most amazing view (view on Lake Titicaca of course!)!

4) Cathedral of Puno

The Baroque Colonial Cathedral (1757) is the place to chill. In the evening, the fountain is covered in many colors. In front of the cathedral, you can spot La Casa del Corregidor. This yellow house dates back to 1668. It is one of the oldest examples of colonial-style architecture in Puno. 

5) Kuntur Wasi Viewpoint Puno

Climb the 700 steps to the Kuntur Wasi viewpoint for breathtaking views of the city and Lake Titicaca. 

6) Sillustani cemetery

More time? Visit Sillustani, where you can see the Chullpas (ancient funerary towers). The Qolla people would wrap their deceased nobles in a fetal position and bury them in these towers with food and personal belongings for their journey into the afterlife.

Where to Stay in Puno

We stayed at the Casona Plaza Hotel Puno. Close to the Puno Cathedral. The room had no windows so we didn’t like this room. Breakfast was good though!

Book a Bus/Train/Transfer via 12Go
Get your travel equipment via Amazon
Book Tours & Attractions via GetYourGuide
Get your travel equipment via Bol.com (Belgium/Netherlands)

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2 Comments

  • Lisa

    Heel jammer dat ik het Titicacameer en Uros niet mee kon doen. Dankzij jouw blog ben ik er toch een beetje geweest 🙃

  • Eva

    Dit was was een dag vol interessante weetjes! Helemaal ingedompeld in de cultuur! Zeker de moeite waard om te bezoeken 🛶

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