Tours that include Puno
Puno is one of the most visited destinations in Peru. Despite its plateau geography that exceeds 3,800 meters above sea level, many tourists come there attracted by its beautiful landscapes, its immense ancient culture, its archaeological sites and more. The most famous tourist attractions in Puno are Lake Titicaca, the floating island of the Uros, the island of Amantani, the island of Taquile and the archaeological site of Sillustani. Learn more!
Prices of the tours in Puno
Know the main tourist attractions of Puno and their prices. All tours are carried out in all-inclusive services, well organized and with the highest security. Thus the visitor will not have to make any additional purchase. Choose to visit Puno as you deserve!
Days | Tours to Puno | Foreign | Peruvian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Day | Uros floating island tour | 10 USD | 10 USD |
| 1 Day | Uros and Amantani Tour | 21 USD | 21 USD |
| 1 Day | Sillustani Tour | – USD | – USD |
| 1 Day | Route of the Sun Tour | 90 USD | 90 USD |
| 2 Días | Uros, Amantani and Taquile Tour | 55 USD | 55 USD |
| 7 Días | Infinite Cordillera Tour 7 days 6 nights | 845 USD | 845 USD |
| 10 Días | Amazing Peru Tour: Lima, Cusco and Puno | 1,088 USD | 1,088 USD |
The provinces and tourist attractions of Puno
Puno has a geography of mountains, plateaus and even the Amazon jungle. Know all the provinces of the Puno region and the tourist attractions that you can visit on your trip.
Puno Tourism | |
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| Province | Main tourist attractions |
| Azángaro | Chullpas of Azangaro, patron saint festivities, Arapa lagoon, Azángaro thermal baths. |
| Carabaya | Snowy Allincapac, Olaechea thermal baths, Pitumarca citadel, Toqa canyon, Qquilli-qquilli cave paintings. |
| Chucuito | Juli city, Chucuito churches, traditional festivities. |
| The Collao | Temple of San Miguel, Church of Santa Barbara, Archaeological Site of Calacota, Monolith of Mortini, Archaeological Site of Checca. |
| Huancané | Escallani community, Huancané river, Paqcha thermal baths, Tambolakaya de Asiruni archaeological site. |
| Lampa | Santiago Apóstol Church, Cal y Canto colonial bridge, replica of Michelangelo’s Piedad, Chinchillas hatchery. |
| Melgar | Maucallacta citadel, Maucallacta archaeological site, Pojcpoquella thermal baths, Andaymarca thermal baths, Tarujani puya forest. |
| Moho | Paru-Paru Archaeological Complex, Soto Island, Suasi Island. |
| Puno | Festival of the Virgin of Candelaria, Taquile Island, Amantani Island, Uros Island, Sillustani. |
| Saint Anthony of Putina | Wenceslao Molina thermal baths, El Infiernito thermal baths, Putina thermal baths, Nevado de Ananea. |
| Sandia | Archaeological site of Mauka Llacta, ceremonial center of Pukará, ruins of Llacta Pata |
| San Román | Caracoto park and viewpoint, Chacas lagoon, Juliaca city. |
| Yunguyo | Wiñaymarca Archipelago, ecotourism on Lake Titicaca, Festival of San Antonio de Padua. |
Everything you can do in Puno!
Puno is famous for Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. In its waters you can carry out various activities from experiential tourism to cultural tourism or visiting archaeological sites. Learn about the activities you can do in Puno.
- Archaeological sites – Puno is the cradle of the Inca civilization. Almost a thousand years before it was home to important ancestral cultures such as Tiahuanaco, the Collas or the Aymara ethnic groups. As a sample today you can visit important archaeological sites such as the chullpas of Sillustani, Pucará, Cutimbo and more.
- Experiential tourism – Lake Titicaca is home to ancient peoples with a great cultural manifestation. On the floating islands of the Uros, in the community of Amantani or Taquile, the visitor can learn about the daily life of the Aymara peoples.
- Amazing nature – The Puno region has the Andes Mountains, the Collao plateau and even high Amazon jungles. The most famous landscape is Lake Titicaca, whose waters are navigable and are at 3,812 meters above sea level. Puno also offers vegetation, snow-capped mountains, lagoons, and more.
- Thermal baths – The geography of Puno is famous for hosting dozens of thermal baths, whose waters of natural origin have temperatures that reach 50ºC. or more. The thermal baths are a relief from the cold climate of the region. In addition, they have healing properties.
What tourist services should a tour in Puno include?
Puno offers different tourist services for half a day, one day, two days or more. All tours, if they are organized by a serious and formal tourism agency, offer comfortable and safe services that include hotel pick-up, transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, and more. The most famous tours include a visit to Lake Titicaca (tour to the island of the Uros, the island of Amantani and the island of Taquile).
- Pick up of the tourist from the door of his hotel.
- Full tourist transportation (including motorboat transportation on Lake Titicaca).
- Entrance to all tourist attractions.
- Professional bilingual tour guide service (Spanish or English).
- Food in local communities (in tours of one day or more).
- Accommodation in tourist homes (for tours of more than 1 day).
The main tourist attractions of Puno
Puno is a region that receives about a million tourists a year. Its main tourist destinations are the islands and communities that inhabit the emblematic Lake Titicaca, such as: the island of Uros, the island of Amantani and the island of Taquile. Learn more about the main tourist destinations in the Puno region.
Lake Titicaca
Titicaca is the largest lake in South America. It is also the highest navigable lake in the world. It is famous for its deep blue waters and clear skies. It is located at 3,800 meters above sea level. There is a diversity of flora and fauna.
The floating island of the Uros
The Uros are an Aymara community that have inhabited Lake Titicaca for hundreds of years on more than eighty floating islands (made of wild plants). The Uros are famous for their traditions, clothing and culture. They are only 7 kilometers from the city of Puno.
Amantani Island.
Amantani is an island on Lake Titicaca that covers an area of 3.4 square kilometers and is located 4.4 kilometers from the Capachica peninsula (and 70 kilometers from the city of Puno). It is famous for the lifestyle of its population. There it is possible to carry out experiential tourism tours.
Taquile Island
Taquile Island is one of the Aymara communities that inhabit Lake Titicaca. They are located 45 kilometers from the city of Puno (belongs to the community of Amantani). It is famous for its viewpoints and the traditions of its inhabitants. The highest point of the island is 4,050 meters above sea level.
Questions and answers about the trip to Puno
Traveling to Puno is knowing the lifestyle of its inhabitants, surrounded by an incredible landscape. Lake Titicaca. Learn about the most frequent questions asked by visitors interested in visiting the ‘Capital of Peruvian folklore’.
What is the best tourist attraction in the Puno region in Peru?
Lake Titicaca is the main tourist attraction in the Puno region. There you can also visit the floating island of the Uros, the community of Amantani and the island of Taquile.
How high is Lake Titicaca?
The surface of Lake Titicaca is 3,812 meters above sea level. It is the highest navigable lake on the planet.
What are the tours that I should do on my visit to Puno?
If you visit Puno in Peru, it is best to take a half-day tour to the Uros island or the 1-day Uros and Amantani tour as well as the 2-day Uros, Amantani and Taquile tour.
How much does it cost to visit Lake Titicaca in Puno?
Lake Titicaca is a natural landscape that is free for all people. However, to visit it, it is necessary to get a boat or hire a tour through a tourism agency. The cost varies from 50 to 150 soles per tourist.
What is the weather like in Puno?
Puno has a cold plateau climate with moderate rainfall and sunny days, but with strong winds. The average temperature varies from -4ºC. up to 20ºC. The rains are more intense in January, February and March.
How far is Cusco from Puno?
Cusco and Puno are 387 kilometers away by road (7 hours and 30 minutes of travel).
What is the tour to Sillustani?
Sillustani is famous for its chullpas dating from the pre-Inca times (Colla culture). The chullpas were funerary enclosures of great importance. From there you have scenic views of Lake Umayo.
What clothes to bring to the visit to Puno?
If you visit Puno, take warm clothes with you for cold nights. During the day you can wear a windbreaker jacket with sunscreen, sunglasses, pants and comfortable shoes to walk around the islands of Lake Titicaca.
What are the typical dishes of the Puno region?
Puno is famous for its gastronomy with traditional dishes such as quinoa suck, fried trout, head broth, chairo soup, alpaca pork rinds, quinoa fish, puneño sancochado and pachamama.
What is the Ruta del Sol that connects Puno with Cusco?
The Ruta del Sol is a tour in tourist transport that connects the cities of Puno and Cusco (tour of approximately 10 hours). During the trip the tourist will be able to see tourist attractions such as Pucará, the La Raya pass, Raqchi or the church of the town of Andahuaylillas.