City Tour in Puno (½ Day)
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City Tour in Puno (½ Day)
Enjoy a fascinating urban tour through the history and culture of Puno. Explore the city through a tour that integrates its pre-Hispanic legacy, the elegance of colonial architecture, deep-rooted religious traditions and privileged views of the majestic Lake Titicaca, offering an authentic and enriching experience.
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Opciones del Tour
During this City Tour of Puno, you will discover the most representative places of the city, combining history, culture and unique landscapes of the altiplano:
Cerrito de Huajsapata: Natural viewpoint with a privileged view of Lake Titicaca. Here you can find the monument to Manco Capac and share fascinating legends about ancient subway tunnels that, according to tradition, connected Puno with Cusco.
Deustua Arch: Historical monument erected in 1847 in honor of the heroes of the battles of Junín and Ayacucho. From this point you have an excellent panoramic view of the city.
Pino Park: One of the most emblematic spaces of Puno, where the church of San Juan Bautista is located, home of the venerated Virgen de la Candelaria, next to the monument of the local hero Manuel Pino.
Lima Street: The main pedestrian street of the city, decorated with motifs of traditional dances. Along the street you will find restaurants, craft stores and local businesses, reflecting the daily life of the Puna.
Puno’s Plaza de Armas: The historic heart of the city, surrounded by elegant colonial buildings and an ideal setting for memorable photographs.
Cathedral of Puno: Imposing work of Andean baroque, built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and inaugurated in 1757, considered one of the main architectural attractions of the city.
Carlos Dreyer Museum: It houses an important archaeological collection of the Pucara, Tiahuanaco and Inca cultures, highlighting the famous “Treasure of Sillustani”, a sample of the ancestral legacy of the highlands.
Discover a fascinating city, full of history, culture and tradition, on the shores of the majestic Lake Titicaca. Experience Puno and be inspired by its unique essence.
Pick-up and drop-off from hotels located in Puno city center.
The service takes place approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, to ensure a punctual and organized experience.
What’s Included:
- Transfers in private tourist mobility
- Private professional guide
- Tickets
What’s not included:
- Extra expenses
- Unspecified services
Recommendations:
- Wear light and warm clothing: the weather is usually cold in the morning, warmer at midday and windy in the afternoon.
- Wear a hat or cap and apply sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers, ideal for short walks.
- Bring cash (soles) for the purchase of souvenirs or personal expenses, as credit or debit cards are not accepted.
- Consider bringing drinks and snacks for comfort during the tour.
Enjoy every corner of the City Tour in Puno and connect with its history, culture and living traditions.
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Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
