Puno

Resumen por Puno

“The children of the Sun appeared on a cloud of fire; they walked over the brightly lake taking from it the energy. They get into the mountains searching for the chosen land to settle down the legendary Incas Empire ... this lake was the Titicaca”

Puno is located about a height of 4000 mts in El Collao plateau, a golden land with natural pastures such as the Ichu, the most famous. The main attraction is the Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world shared with Bolivia. Titicaca Lake is surrounded by a group of beautiful islands full of color and life. In the Peruvian part of the lake we could visit Uros, Taquile, Amantani, Suasi islands and much more.

The Spanish found the ancient city of Puno in 1668. It is colourful and hospitable, a place where we could appreciate mixtures and tradition. Puno city has beautiful streets with stone arcades and typical squares surrounded by antique churches of baroque style and colonial balconies. The most impressive detail is the spectacular geography wherever you look.

This is a historical land with ancient quechuas communities as the Aimaras, Uros, Pacajes and Paquinas and also one of the most important cultures of the Andes: the Tiawanaco (100-700 d.C.) which main centre is located in Bolivia.

Puno City offers the opportunity to enjoy one of the most wonderful religious celebrations as La Virgen del Carmen party and share with the people the joy and the religious fervour of the community.

This marvellous destiny will give you an unforgettable experience because Puno has the beauty of a city near heaven.