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Puno / Lake Titicaca's charming playground

MeowScore 😾67/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Witness the Inti Raymi Andean solstice festival.🌄

🎊
january

Visit Puno in January for the vibrant Virgen de la Candelaria festival.🎉

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february

February is ideal for exploring Lake Titicaca and its islands.🌅

🌲
march

Enjoy the warm weather and beautiful landscapes, perfect for outdoor activities.☀️

🌱
april

Watch as the locals harvest quinoa and potatoes in the surrounding altiplano.🌾

🐾
may

May offers a quieter travel experience and comfortable temperatures.🌡️

🌞
june

Celebrate Inti Raymi, the Andean solstice festival, and witness traditional dances.🌄

🌬️
july

July brings cooler temperatures and the chance to explore Puno's colonial architecture.🏰

🎸
august

Join the locals for Independence Day celebrations and enjoy traditional Peruvian music.🎶

🌌
september

September offers clear skies for stargazing and visiting nearby observatories.🔭

🍇
october

Take part in agricultural fairs and sample the region's delicious cuisine.🍽️

🏭
november

Visit the Yavari steamship museum and learn about its rich history.🚢

🎁
december

Experience the festive Christmas market and attend midnight mass at the cathedral.🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Puno can be expensive for visiting cats on a budget. Prices for souvenirs and tours can be high. However, street food and local markets offer affordable options.

Eat at local markets and haggle for souvenirs to save money in Puno.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Lake Titicaca tours

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Lake Titicaca tours

Visitors come to see the floating islands and nearby archaeological sites.

Tipping

0-5%

Little to no tipping culture in Puno

Tipping

0-5%

Little to no tipping culture in Puno

Cash is preferred, credit cards may not be accepted in some places. Splitting bills is possible in bigger restaurants.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds due to limited infrastructure

meh Availability

Coverage exists but not widespread

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

PEN

1 PEN =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderately walkable

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Cat's whiskers tingle at the sight of Puno's Lake Titicaca. Mouse on!

Furry paws tap to the beat of traditional music at the Candelaria festival.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏹
Arco Deustua
🙏
Catedral de Puno
🐱
Chucuito
⚱️
Sillustani
🐟
Lake Titicaca

The mainstream

🏹
Arco Deustua

The iconic arch that marks the entrance to the city of Puno. The Cat can take pictures and admire the view of the city from the top of the arch.📸🏙️

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🙏
Catedral de Puno

The cathedral is located on the main square and is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. The Cat can admire the interior and the exterior of the building.🕍🌃

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🐱
Chucuito

Small town known for its fertility temple. The Cat can go on a pilgrimage to seek a partner or enjoy the beautiful colonial architecture.💒👫

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⚱️
Sillustani

Ancient burial ground of the pre-Inca culture, The Cat can explore the ruins and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.🔍🏛️

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🐟
Lake Titicaca

The highest navigable lake in the world. Cat enjoy the boat ride to the floating islands of Uros while admiring the stunning views. 🌊🚣🏔️

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Off the beaten path

🌅
Sillustani
🏙️
Chucuito
⚰️
Lampa Church
🏛️
Museo Carlos Dreyer
🗻
Mirador de Kuntur Wasi

Off the beaten path

🌅
Sillustani

An impressive archaeological site of ancient burial towers with a breathtaking view of Lake Umayo. ⛰️💀

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🏙️
Chucuito

A charming town known for its iconic Incan fertility temple, created with phallic-shaped stones. 🍆👀

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⚰️
Lampa Church

Dubbed as the Sistine Chapel of the Andes, this colonial church features stunning frescoes and a creepy catacomb of skulls and bones. ⛪💀

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🏛️
Museo Carlos Dreyer

A small museum showcasing unique and ancient artifacts from the pre-Incan Pukara civilization. 🏺🗿

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🗻
Mirador de Kuntur Wasi

A hilltop with an impressive statue of a condor, providing breathtaking views of Puno and Lake Titicaca. 🦅🏞️

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderately walkable

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Lake Titicaca

The world's highest navigable lake is located in Puno and is shared between Peru and Bolivia! Take a boat tour to see the floating Uros Islands and meet the indigenous people who live on them.

Fiesta de la Candelaria

Puno hosts one of Peru's biggest and most impressive festivals every February, celebrating the Virgin of Candelaria. There are colorful parades, traditional dances, and plenty of delicious food and drink to enjoy.

Local Cuisine

Be sure to try traditional Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, quinoa soup, and lomo saltado while in Puno. Also, don't miss the chance to try some of the local varieties of potato - Peru is home to over 4,000 different types of potatoes!

Useful external sites

www.peruhop.com

PeruHop↗

Hop-on hop-off bus service for travelers in Puno

www.punotravel.com

Puno Travel↗

Tourist information and travel agency for Puno

www.titicaca.com

Titicaca Travel↗

Travel agency offering tours and excursions around Lake Titicaca

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