PUNO

PUNO - LAKE TITICACA AND AROUND

PUNO is also called the “Lacustral City” as it borders Lake Titicaca is the world`s highest navigable lake, at 3,820 metres ( 12,500 feet ) above sea level.The ancient Andean civilizations of the Quechua and Aymara, the two of the most important ethnic groups of ancient Perú, believed the lake was sacred and legend has it that the founders of the Inca Empire, Manco Qhapaq and Mama Oqllo, emerged from its waters.

The lake is very popular among tourists and scientists alike. It is a national reserve and is home to numerous species of birds and water fowl, a dozen species of fish, several mammals and seven amphibians, including a unique species of giant frog.

The lake is also home to the floating islands made of reeds that are populated by the Uros, descendants of a nearly extinct culture. Also attractive are the islands that maintain their ancient social and farming system: Taquile, Amantani and Suasi.

Puno is also the Folklore Capital because there are more than three hundred of different dances, including the Diablada, Morenada and Llamerada.

-Tour to the floating island of Los Uros, ( half day tour )
-Tour to the Necrópolis of Sillustani ( half day tour )
-Tour to the Islands of Los Uros and Taquile ( 1 or 2 days of tour )
-Tour to the Suasi Island ( 2 days / 1 night )
-Tour program Cusco/Puno ( 4 days / 3 nights )