Peru Inka Traveler, Agencia de Viajes y Turismo / Travel and Tourist Agency.
(51) 951-291041
Email: marketing@peruinkat.com
Oficina / Office:
Calle Fco. Mostajo 112, Of. C-8, Yanahuara, Arequipa – Perú
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Español Day 1: ARRIVAL IN AREQUIPA AND CITY TOUR
Transfer from airport or bus terminal to hotel in the city of Arequipa.
Accommodation in selected hotel.
City Tour at 9:15 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., consisting of a tour of the Plaza de Armas (main square), visiting the Cathedral and Arequipa's most representative churches, followed by a tour of the Campiña (countryside) where we visit the Molino de Sabandia (Sabandia Mill) as well as other attractions that can be seen along the way.
Return to hotel.
Day 2: DEPARTURE FROM AREQUIPA
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport or bus terminal from hotel in Arequipa.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN AREQUIPA AND CITY TOUR
Transfer from airport or bus terminal to hotel in the city of Arequipa.
Accommodation in selected hotel.
City Tour at 9:15 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., consisting of a tour of the Plaza de Armas (main square), visiting the Cathedral and Arequipa's most representative churches, followed by a tour of the Campiña (countryside) where we visit the Molino de Sabandia (Sabandia Mill) as well as other attractions that can be seen along the way.
Return to hotel.
Day 2: CONVENT - MUSEUM - LUNCH
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit to Santa Catalina Convent and Museo Santuarios Andinos (Andean Sanctuaries Museum) (the mummy Juanita).
Traditional Arequipa lunch (Picantería).
In the afternoon, visit to the Incalpaca outlet (optional).
Day 3: DEPARTURE FROM AREQUIPA
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport or bus terminal from hotel in Arequipa.
Day 1: COLCA EXCURSION WITH OVERNIGHT
8.00 a.m. pickup from hotel and departure from Arequipa (2325 meters above sea level) passing through Pampa Cañahuas, where vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and migratory birds, such as flamingos and ibis can be seen. Continuing the journey, tojras, lagoons and wetlands will also be seen. Later, we arrive at Patapampa, the highest point on the tour (4830 meters above sea level), and also known as Volcano Lookout Point, as a chain of volcanoes, especially Hualcahualca, Sabancalla and Ampato can be seen. Afterward, we descend to the Pueblo de Chivay (village of Chivay) (3600 meters above sea level).
Arrival at hotel.
In the afternoon, a visit to La Calera Thermal Baths (thermal, medicinal hot springs), which can reach more than 40 degrees centigrade; a natural hot spring which is recommended for a variety of bodily woes.
Day 2: CRUZ DEL CÓNDOR
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, we set off for the Cruz del Cóndor, a place where the Colca Canyon can be seen in all its immensity, along with the flight of nearby condors.
On the return trip, we will visit archeological ruins, Pre-Incan agricultural terraces, and take in other panoramic views of Colca Canyon.
We will visit the villages of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, where traditional churches, handicraft centers, traditional dress, and other attractions can be seen.
Return to the city of Arequipa, arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Day 1: COTAHUASI EXCURSION WITH OVERNIGHT
Pickup from hotels, to then set off for Majes to visit the Toro Muerto Petroglyphs (Dead Bull Cave Paintings). Along the route, visitors will be able to take in the amazing landscape of the Bosque de Queñuales (the Forest of Queñuales), followed by a visit to the Pallarcocha Lagoon, at 4500 meters above sea level.
Afterward, we arrive the Allhuay Natural Lookout Point, from where the Canyon of Cotahuasi can be seen, and where we will begin our descent to the city.
Accommodation in hostel.
Visit to the Luicho Thermal Baths.
Return to hostel.
Day 2: LIVING IN COTAHUASI
We will visit the Sipia Waterfalls and hike along a trail to explore the deepest canyon in the world.
Return to hostel.
In the afternoon, we will visit Collota, Inca ruins known as the Pequeño Maucallacta.
We will also visit the village of Taurisma, which is home to a Spanish church, followed by the villages of Tomepampa and Alca, both with hundreds of years of history and ancient customs that are practiced to this day.
Return to hostel.
Day 3: DEPARTURE FROM COTAHUASI FOLLOWING CITY TOUR
During the Cotahuasi city tour, we will visit Chipito, a hanging bridge; the lookout point, from where the landscape and regional crops in their various colors; as well as the stone bell tower and its antique bronze bell can all be seen.
Return to hotel in Arequipa.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN AREQUIPA AND CITY TOUR
Transfer from airport/bus station to your selected hotel.
Start of the City Tour, beginning 9:15 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., our tour passes through the Plaza de Armas (main square), with brief visits to the Cathedral and most representative churches, afterward, we continue our tour in the Campiña (countryside), where we will visit the Molino de Sabandia (Sabandia Mill), along with other attractions that can be seen along the way.
Return to hotel.
Day 2: COLCA EXCURSION WITH OVERNIGHT
8:00 am, Pickup from hotel and departure from Arequipa (2325 meters above sea level), passing through Pampa Cañahuas, where vicuñas, llamas, alpacas and migratory birds, such as flamingos and ibis can be seen. Continuing along the route, tojras, lagoons and wetlands will also be seen. Later, we arrive at the highest point of the journey, Patapampa (4830 meters above sea level), also known as Volcano Lookout Point, as a chain of volcanoes, especially Hualcahualca, Sabancalla and Ampato can be seen. Afterward, we descend to Pueblo de Chivay (Chivay village) (3600 meters above sea level).
Arrival at Hotel.
In the afternoon, a visit to La Calera Thermal Baths (thermal, medicinal hot springs), which can reach more than 40 degrees centigrade; and are recommended for a variety of bodily woes.
Day 3: CRUZ DEL CÓNDOR
Breakfast at the hotel followed by departure for the Cruz del Condor, a place where Colca Canyon can be seen in all its immensity, along with the flight of nearby condors. On the return trip, we will visit archeological ruins, Pre-Incan agricultural terraces, and take in other panoramic views of Colca Canyon. We will visit the villages of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma and Yanque, where traditional churches, handicraft centers, traditional dress, and other attractions can be seen.
Return to the city of Arequipa arriving approximately 5:30 p.m.
Transfer to airport/bus station.
Camino Inca 4D/3N
Camino Inca 2D/1N
Salcantay – Machu Picchu 5D/4N
Inca Jungle 4D/3N
Lares – Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Huachuyqosqo 3D/2N
Choquequirao 5D/4N
Cusco 3D/2N (City Tour + Machu Picchu + Transfer in – out + hotel)
Cusco 4D/3N (City Tour + Valle Sagrado + Machu Picchu + Transfer in – out + hotel + Lunch in Valle Sagrado)
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PUNO
Transfer from airport, bus or train stations to hotel in the city of Puno.
Accommodation in selected hotel.
Free day.
Day 2: VISIT TO UROS - SILLUSTANI
Breakfast at hotel.
8:30 a.m. Transfer hotel - port to visit one of the Floating Islands of Uros (5 km west of the Port of Puno, 20 minutes by boat), unique in the world, made with a base of Totora (a herbaceous water plant) and inhabited by Uros families - Aymaras who build and cover their homes with Totora mats. The Uros are known as the "People of the Lake" and their origins date back to before the time of the Incas. The community continues ancient practices such as traditional fishing and wild bird hunting. The Uros men are skilled at navigating Totora rafts and the women are experts at knitting and weaving.
Return to Puno, transfer port - hotel arriving at approximately 11:45 a.m.
2:00 p.m. Visit to the Sillustani Archeological Site (34 km north of Puno, 35 minutes by car), located on the shores of the Umayo Lagoon. The site is famous for its Chullpas, which are large, circular stone towers built to house the remains of the most important leaders of the ancient Incas.
Return to hotel in Puno, arriving at approximately 5:15 p.m.
Day 3: DEPARTURE FROM PUNO.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport, bus or train station from hotel in Puno.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PUNO WITH SILLUSTANI EN ROUTE
Transfer from airport to hotel in the city of Puno, following a visit to the Sillustani Archeological Site, located on the shores of the Umayo Lagoon. The site is famous for its Chullpas, which are large, circular stone towers built to house the remains of the most important leaders of the ancient Incas.
Accommodation in selected hotel.
In the situation that the arrival transfer is from the train or bus station, the visit to Sillustani will take place after arrival and check-in at the selected hotel in the city of Puno.
Day 2: VISIT TO UROS AND DEPARTURE FROM PUNO
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning, transfer hotel - port, depending on the departure time from Puno.
We visit one of the Floating Islands of Uros (5 km west of the Port of Puno, 20 minutes by boat), unique in the world, made with a base of Totora (a herbaceous water plant) and inhabited by Uros families - Aymaras who build and cover their homes with Totora mats. The Uros are known as the "People of the Lake" and their origins date back to before the time of the Incas. The community continues ancient practices such as traditional fishing and wild bird hunting. The Uros men are skilled at navigating Totora rafts and the women are experts at knitting and weaving.
Return to Puno.
Transfer to airport, bus or train station from the port or hotel, depending on the departure time from Puno.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PUNOTransfer from airport, bus or train station to hotel in the city of Puno.
Acommodation in selected hotel.
Free day.
Day 2: VISIT TO UROS - TAQUILE FULL DAY
Breakfast at hotel.
6:40 a.m. Transfer hotel - port to visit one of the Floating Islands of Uros (5 km west of the Port of Puno, 20 minutes by boat), unique in the world, made with a base of Totora (a herbaceous water plant), and inhabited by Uros families - Aymaras who build and cover their homes with Totora mats. The Uros are known as the "People of the Lake" and their origins date back to before the time of the Incas. The community continues ancient practices such as traditional fishing and wild bird hunting. The Uros men are skilled at navigating Totora rafts and the women are experts at knitting and weaving. From there, we continue in boat to explore ruins on the Island of Taquile (35 km east of the Port of Puno, 3 hours by boat) which date back to Pre-Incan times and are located at the highest point of the island. Taquile is known for its friendly inhabitants, who conserve their customs, traditions and dress. The locals are also known for their fine detailed textiles with symbolic, symmetrical designs in bright colors, which reflect their lifestyle, customs and Andean beliefs.
Traditional lunch on the Island of Taquile.
Return to Puno, transfer port - hotel arriving at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Day 3: DEPARTURE FROM PUNO WITH SILLUSTANI EN ROUTE.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport, following a visit to the Sillustani Archeological Site, located on the shores of Umayo Lagoon. The site is famous for its Chullpas, which are large, circular stone towers built to house the remains of the most important leaders of the ancient Incas.
In the situation that the departure transfer from Puno will be at the train or bus station, the visit to Sillustani will take place before, as departures from Puno must occur after 7 p.m. in order to have enough time to visit Sillustani beforehand. For private tours, the visit to Sillustani can take place in the morning, allowing for departures from Puno anytime after 10 a.m.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PUNO
Transfer from airport, train or bus station to hotel in the city of Puno.
Accommodation in selected hotel.
Free day.
Day 2: VISIT TO UROS - AMANTANÍ WITH OVERNIGHT STAY
Breakfast at hotel.
7:40 a.m. Transfer hotel - port to visit one of the Floating Islands of Uros (5 km west of the Port of Puno, 20 minutes by boat), unique in the world, made with a base of Totora (a herbaceous water plant), and inhabited by Uros families - Aymaras who build and cover their homes with Totora mats. The Uros are known as the "People of the Lake" and their origins date back to before the time of the Incas. The community continues ancient practices such as traditional fishing and wild bird hunting. The Uros men are skilled at navigating Totora rafts and the women are experts at knitting and weaving.
From there we continue in boat to the Island of Amantani (36 km northeast of the Port of Puno, 3 hours and 30 minutes by boat), where visitors will spend a night with the locals in specially prepared tourist accommodations in local homes with full room and board.
Located at 3817 meters above sea level, Amantani is some 9 km2 in size. The primary flora of this island is bushes and shrubs such as muña, kantuta, sage, tola and patamuña. The various communities on the island cultivate potatoes, corn, oca, quinua, lima beans and peas. They are also known for handicrafts such as textiles and stone carving. Among the island's many natural attractions, stand out the two lookout points at the island's highest point, from where the lake in all its grandeur, as well as some Pre-Hispanic ruins and ceremonial centers can be seen.
Day 3: RETURN TO PUNO WITH VISIT TO TAQUILE
We continue our journey in boat to explore ruins on the Island of Taquile (35 km east of the Port of Puno, 3 hour by boat) which date back to Pre-Incan times and are located at the highest point of the island. Taquile is known for its friendly inhabitants, who conserve their customs, traditions and dress. The locals are also known for their fine detailed textiles with symbolic, symmetrical designs in bright colors, which reflect their lifestyle, customs and Andean beliefs.
The island is approximately 6 km2 in size and the altitudes of the port and village vary slightly, from 3810 meters above sea level to 3950 meters above sea level. The average maximum temperature is 23ºC (66ºF) and the minimum is 7ºC (37ºF).
Traditional lunch on the Island of Taquile.
Return to Puno, transfer port - hotel, arriving at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Day 4: DEPARTURE FROM PUNO.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport, train or bus station from hotel in Puno.
Return to Puno, transfer port - hotel, arriving at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PUNO
Transfer from airport, bus or train station to hotel in the city of Puno.
Accommodation in selected hotel.
Free day.
Day 2: VISIT TO UROS - LLACHÓN WITH OVERNIGHT STAY
Breakfast at hotel.
7:40 a.m. Transfer hotel - port to visit one of the Floating Islands of Uros (5 km west of the Port of Puno, 20 minutes by boat), unique in the world, made with a base of Totora (a herbaceous water plant), and inhabited by Uros families - Aymaras who build and cover their homes with Totora mats. The Uros are known as the "People of the Lake" and their origins date back to before the time of the Incas. The community continues ancient practices such as traditional fishing and wild bird hunting. The Uros men are skilled at navigating Totora rafts and the women are experts at knitting and weaving.
From there we continue our journey to the Llachón Peninsula (74 km northeast of Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, 2 hours by boat).
This community maintains it's indigenous customs and cultural traditions.
Llachón is a rural community located on the tip of the Capachica Peninsula, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, near the Islands of Taquile, Amantani, Uros, and Suasi, as well as the Chucuito Peninsula. Today, Llachón is a village whose living is based around agriculture, livestock, fishing, handicrafts and experiential tourism. The inhabitants keep their culture and ancient traditions alive through their continued practice of traditional dress, customs, artistic expressions and Andean values.
Lodging in local homes with full room and board.
Day 3: LIFE IN LLACHÓN
We will observe and have the opportunity to participate in the activities and customs of the local people, such as agriculture and fishing. Later, we walk around the Llachón Peninsula, enjoying the incredible beaches of Lake Titicaca, main squares, rituals and some Pre-Hispanic ruins.
Day 4: RETURN TO PUNO AND VISIT TO SILLUSTANI
In the morning we return to the city of Puno by boat.
Accomodation in hotel.
2 p.m. visit to the Sillustani Archeological Site, located on the shores of the Umayo Lagoon. The site is famous for its Chullpas, which are large, circular stone towers built to house the remains of the most important leaders of the ancient Incas.
Return to hotel in Puno arriving at approximately 5:15 p.m.
Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM PUNO.
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport, train or bus station from hotel in Puno.
Hello! You can choose between our arrival and departure transfers, private transportation and additional services for Arequipa, Cusco and Puno.
Arequipa - Transfer arrival and departure
- Arrival and departure transfers
- City tour
- City tour + Saint Kathleen Monastery
- City tour + Andean Sanctuaries
- Countryside Tour
- Mix Tour: City Tour + Countryside
- Toro Muerto Petroglyphs
- Mollendo + Lagunas de Mejia
- Colca Canyon 1 day (full day)
- Colca Canyon 2 days and 1 night
- Colca Canyon 3 days and 2 nights
Arequipa - Private Transportation
- Arequipa – Puno
- Chivay – Puno
- Arequipa – Chivay – Puno
- Arequipa – Chivay
- Arequipa – Cusco
- Arequipa – Nazca
- Arequipa – Tacna
Arequipa - Additional
- Box Lunch
- Typical lunch
- Dinner show in Colca
- Tour guide available
Cusco - Transfer arrival and departure
- City tour
- Valle Sagrado
- Machu Picchu
Cusco - Private transportation
- Cusco – Puno
- Cusco – Urubamba
- Cusco – Colca
- Cusco – Arequipa
Cusco - Additional
- Box Lunch
- Dinner show in Cusco
- Tour guide available
Puno - Transfer arrival and departure
- City tour
- Uros
- Sillustani
- Llachón
- Uros – Taquile (full day)
- Uros – Amantani – Taquile 2 days and 1 night
- Chucuito
- Juli y Pomata
- Cutimbo
- Pukara
- Lampa
- Suasi
- Mallkini
Puno - Private transportation
- Puno – Cusco
- Puno – Urubamba
- Puno – Colca
- Puno – Arequipa
Puno - Additional
- Box Lunch
- Dinner show in Puno
- Tour guide available
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The department of Arequipa is one of various terrains. It begins in the coastal desert and then climbs the Andes, reaching great altitude at the snow covered peaks and at its volcanoes.
Arequipa, known as the White City for its beautiful white walls of sillar, a volcanic stone, lies at the feet of the mighty volcanos of Mount Chachani, Mount Misti, and the snow covered peak of Mount Pichu Pichu. The downtown of the city, placed on the World Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO, features Mixed Baroque churches and mansions from the Colonial Period like the Monastery of Santa Catalina, a Spanish city in miniature with stone streets, beautiful patios, and plazas. Sabandía, Tiabaya, and Tingo, located among the large fields, are must see places, and the irresistible Arequipa cuisine is the perfect complement to the visit.
Just 3 hours and 45 minutes from the capital is the Colca River valley and canyon, one of the most extraordinary destinations in the country. Throughout the region, you can see colorful pre-Incan agricultural terraces still used today for growing quinoa, corn, barley, and wheat. During the pre-Hispanic era, the department was inhabited by the Collaguas and the Cabanas; today, the inhabitants have learned to conserve their Colonial churches in Yanque, Lari, and Madrigal, and they continue to wear their traditional clothing.
You can also do many types of adventure sports in the valley such as mountain biking, trekking, and white water rafting. And, at the Cross of the Condor, you can view the majestic flight of the condors. Other places of interest in the department are the Toro Muerto petroglyphs, the Andagua Valley of the Volcanoes, and the Cotahuasi Canyon.
ALTITUDE
Arequipa (2335 masl / 7333 fasl)
Lowest point: 9 masl / 30 fasl (Punta de Bombón)
Highest point: 4910 masl / 16.109 fasl (Mirador de los Volcanes, Volcano Lookout, – Caylloma)
CLIMATE
The city of Arequipa has a semi-arid and temperate climate with a maximum temperature of 21.7ºC (71ºF) and a minimum of 6.9ºC (44.4ºF). The rainy season starts in January and ends in March
ACCESS ROUTES
By land: Lima – Arequipa: 1003 km / 623 miles on the Pan-American Highway South (14 hours by car)
By air: Daily flights to Arequipa from: Lima (1 hour), Cusco (30 minutes), Juliaca (30 minutes) and Tacna (30 minutes)
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
Main Square, city of Arequipa
Cathedral, city of Arequipa
The Church of the Company of Jesus Christ
Church of Saint Francis
Saint Kathleen Monastery
La Recoleta Convent
Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
Moral House
Saint Lazarus neighborhood
Goyeneche House
Saint Augustine Church
Mercy Church
Tristán del Pozo house
University of San Agustín Archeological Museum
University of Santa María de Arequipa Archeological Museum
Catholic University of Saint Mary
Selva Alegre suburb
Yanahuara Lookout
Yanahuara Lookout
Sabandía Mill)
Founder’s Mansion)
District of Cayma
Misti Volcano
Yura Hot Springs
Sumbay Caves – Rock Art
Mount Chachani
District of Yarabamba
District of Quequeña
District of Chiguata
District of Tiabaya
District of Characato
Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve
The terrain in Cusco is steep, combining fertile inter-Andean valleys with impressive mountains that descend to the rim of the jungle where the temperature rises and the landscape is transformed through a variety of vegetation.
The city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, was placed on the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1983, and is without a doubt one of the most important destinations in Peru. There are Incan buildings waiting for you to discover them among its cobble-stoned streets, ones like the Koricancha and the palace of Inca Roca as well as Andean Baroque structures from the Colonial Period like the Cathedral and the Church of the Company of Christ. In addition, you can visit the picturesque neighborhood of San Blas where the best artisans in the department have set up their workshops. This magical city also has an exciting nightlife with cafes, restaurants, and bars for all tastes. Just ten minutes away from the city, there are the massive walls of the Sacsayhuamán fortress, and a few kilometers from there, you find the archeological sites of Qenko, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay, Incan buildings constructed completely with stone.
There are also the towns of Písac, Maras, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo, which are spread throughout the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one hour from Cusco. From there, it is possible to catch the train to Machu Picchu. Another way of getting to the citadel is by following one of the Inca Trails, a spectacular network of pathways that snake their way among the snow covered mountains, rivers, and overwhelming countryside. This is one of the best trekking routes in the world, since scattered throughout it, you find remarkable archeological sites and areas rich in unique plant and animal species.
The enigmatic complex of Machu Picchu, the most important and beautiful legacy of the ancient Peruvian, is part of the Historic Sanctuary of the same name, which is also one of the few places in the Americas placed on both the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Lists by UNESCO. It is located high on top of a mountain and complements the exuberant nature that surrounds it, creating a one of a kind place in the world.
ALTITUDE
Capital: Cusco (3399 masl / 11.156 fasl)
Altitude: Lowest point: 532 masl / 1745 fasl (Pilcopata)
Highest point: 4801 masl / 15.751 fasl (Suyckutambo)
CLIMATE
The city has a semi-dry and cold climate. The annual average maximum temperature is 19.6ºC (67.3ºF) and the minimum is 4.2ºC (39.6ºF). The rainy season starts in November and ends in March, and it is the time when the mountains are covered in green. Between June and July is the time of the intense cold (heladas) even with occasional snowfalls.
ACCESS ROUTES
By land: Lima – Arequipa – Cusco: 1650 km / 1025 miles (26 hours by car)
Lima – Nasca – Puquio – Abancay – Cusco: 1131 km / 703 miles (20 hours by car), Puno – Cusco: 389 km / 242 miles (7 hours by car)
By air: Daily flights to Cusco from Lima (1 hour) and Arequipa (30 minutes)By train: Regular service from Puno: 384 km / 239 miles (10 hours)
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
Main Square, Cusco
Cathedral of Cusco
Templo de la Compañía de Jesús (Church of the Company of Jesus Christ)
Barrio de San Blas (San Blas Neighborhood)
Church of San Blas
Church and Convent of La Merced
Church and Convent of Santo Domingo / Koricancha
Church and Convent of Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina Museum
Church and Convent of San Francisco
Palacio Arzobispal y Piedra de los Doce Ángulos
Palacio del Almirante (Admiral’s Palace)
House of the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
Larco Museum of Pre-Colombian Art
Sacsayhuaman Archeological Complex
Qenko Archeological Complex
Pukapukara Archeological Complex
Tambomachay Archeological complex
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Puno was the territory of the Tiahuanacos (800 A.D. – 1200 A.D.) who were the highest cultural expression of the Aymara people that established themselves in what is today Peru and Bolivia. The Incas took over these lands in the fifteenth century, and the Spanish, attracted by the mining industry developed there, left an important Colonial legacy throughout the entire area.
Today, the city of Puno (3,287 masl), which lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is the folklore capital of Peru and the site of the Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria. In the outskirts, you can visit the spectacular Chullpas de Sillustani, a complex of impressive burial towers built by the Kollas, Juli, famous for its beautiful Colonial churches, Lampa with its vice royal church built between 1675 and 1685, Llachón, a community that still maintains its centuries old customs and cultural expressions, and Pucará, known for its pre-Inca pottery and for the “toritos de Pucará” that the artisans of today create from clay.
The lake contains numerous islands whose inhabitants continue to live as their ancestors have in custom and tradition. The Uros an example of this; this people group lives on “floating islands” that they have artificially made entirely of totora reeds, and they navigate in their traditional boats also made out of totora reeds. Taquile, Suasi, and Amantaní are knows for their kindness of their residents, their ancestral skill in weaving, their pre-Columbian constructions, and lovely countryside. The Titicaca National Reserve (36,180 hectares) protects extensive stretches of totora reeds and various species of plants and animals.
ALTITUDE
Capital: Puno (3827 masl / 12.553 fasl)
Lowest point: 820 masl / 2690 fasl (Lanlacuni Bajo)
Highest point: 4725 masl / 15.498 fasl (San Antonio de Esquilache)
CLIMATE
The city of Puno is located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, and its climate is cold and semi-dry. The rainy season starts in October and ends in April. The annual average maximum temperature is 14ºC (58ºF) and the minimum is 3ºC (37ºF).
ACCESS ROUTES
By land: Lima – Arequipa – Juliaca – Puno: 1324 km / 823 miles (18 hours by car)
By air: Regular flights to Juliaca from Lima (1 hour and 45 minutes, with a stop in Arequipa) and from Arequipa (25 minutes).
By train: Cusco – Puno: 384 km / 239 miles (10 hours)
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
Cathedral of the City of Puno
Conde de Lemos Balcony
Deustua Arch
Huajsapata Hill
La Casa del Corregidor (Chief Magistrate’s House)
Kuntur Wasi Lookout
Puma Uta Lookout Park
Bahia de los Incas Ecotourism Seawall
Yaravi Ship Museum
Titicaca National Reserve
Lake Titicaca
Floating Islands of the Uros
Amantani Island
Taquile Island
Chucuito
Cutimbo Archeological Complex
Sillustani Archeological Complex
Llachon
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