PUNO

PUNO is located in the south eastern Peru. It presents a rugged topography with most of its cities are located in high-altitude areas of the sierra. Bordered to the north by Mother of God, to the south by Tacna, on the east by Bolivia and to the west by Cusco, Arequipa, Moquegua has a cold climate and semi with average annual temperature of 9 ° C, reaching 3 ° C during invierno.Su capital is Puno, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca and the 3827 meters asl Among the most important are Juliaca, Azangaro, Huancané Lampa and Yunguyo.

NIÑO

MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF CAPITAL

Lago Titicaca . It is the highest navigable lake in the world. It has an area of 8560 km2 and a maximum depth of 227 metres and further emphasizes the transparency of its waters. There are 36 islands, the most important Taquile and Amantani. It houses large numbers of birds (like flamingos, huallatas, keles and tiquis), as well as varieties of fish (carachis, pejerreyes, trout, ispis and suches, among others) .. It is the highest navigable lake in the world. It has an area of 8560 km2 and a maximum depth of 227 metres and further emphasizes the transparency of its waters. There are 36 islands, the most important Taquile and Amantani. It houses large numbers of birds (like flamingos, huallatas, keles and tiquis), as well as varieties of fish (carachis, pejerreyes, trout, ispis and suches, among others).

The island floating Uros. Set of 40 major islands floating totoras, where the inhabitants continue to live as their ancestors, one of the oldest towns in America, maintaining their customs and idiosyncrasies.

Esteves Island . With a first-class hotel from where they appreciate beautiful landscapes.

Taquile Island . Its population is engaged in agriculture and have developed a unique form of tourism communal through which its inhabitants share their food, shelter, custom and traditions.

Amantani Island . At its highest hills there are archaeological remains that were centers of worship and worship.

Chullpas of Sillustani . Archaeological Zone at 34 kilometers from the capital. One of the largest cemeteries in the world. It rose about 4.000 meters s.n.m. In an esplanade that surrounds the beautiful lagoon Umayo. The chullpas are gigantic funerary monuments built by the Colla; are square and circular buildings exceeding 12 meters in height.

The Cathedral . Completed the building in the eighteenth century, highlighted by the quality of its structure and carved in stone.

Huajsapata of Cerrito , whose top there is a monument to Manco Capac. From there it is appreciated throughout the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca.

Other attractions, are the Municipal Museum Dreyer, the Casa del Corregidor, the Casa de Conde de Lemos, Fort San Luis de Alba and the Shrine of Chancharani. (SOURCE TRAFFIC PERU)