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Explore Puno

Puno is a city on Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, it also known locally as the folkloric capital due to it,s traditional festivals that host lively dancing and energetic music.The Yavari is one of the landmarks present here even after it was turned into a bed and breakfast, another is the Andean baroque-style Puno cathedral.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLQY5VlDGR4

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Peru) Spanish (Castilian); Queschua; Aymara are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Sol (PEN)
UTC-07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 8 PEN, Mid-range Restaurant meal 39 PEN, Combo Meal 16 PEN
Drinks
Whisky 38 PEN, Vodka 31 PEN, Cappuccino 5 - 12 PEN, Water 1 - 3,80 PEN, Beer 4,10 - 18 PEN, Coke/Pepsi 2,30 - 2,80 PEN, Bottle of Wine 12 - 25 PEN
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5 PEN, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 4,70 PEN, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 15 PEN
General Transport
Taxis and motor-rickshaws charge abour 3 - 6 PEN to move around the city, haggling is encouraged.Urban colectivos (Combi,s) costs 0,60 Pen per fare.

Things to do in Puno

See how the Uros people create the artificial Uros Islands.For a richer understanding of their culture, venture further inward towards Amantani Island.For some archeology, scenic views and well-made textiles, go to Taquile Island.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Peru) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Peru:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Peru: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Peru) Hiking shoes
  • Water Bottle with Built-In Filter
  • Rain jacket
  • Peru Guidebook
  • Camera
  • A power adapter
  • sunglasses/sunscreen
  • lightweight clothing for layering and shorts/pants
  • brimmed hat/warm hat and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Peru) Citizens of the following countries can enter Peru without visas: European Union; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Bahamas; Barbados; Belarus; Belize; Bolivia; Costa Rica; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Fiji; Grenada; Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Hong Kong; Iceland; Israel; Jamaica; Kiribati; Liechtenstein; Marshall Islands; Federated States of Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Nauru; North Macedonia; Norway; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; San Marino; Serbia; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Suriname; Switzerland; Taiwan; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Turkey; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United States; Uruguay and the Vatican City.For the following countries; entry is allowed and no visa is required for business purposes either: Australia; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Russia; Singapore; South Africa; Thailand.