The 10 Best Things to do in Puno, Puno Region

November 15, 2021 Layne Dawes

Llamas, sheep and alpacas roam the plains of Puno, a port city in southeastern Peru. Their fleeces are used to make the area’s signature textiles, which make excellent souvenirs. You’ll do a lot of walking here, as many of the streets are too steep for cars. But the climbs are worth it for the excellent views of Lake Titicaca. Take a boat to the Floating Islands or get up close and personal with the four-legged locals at a llama farm.
Restaurants in Puno

1. Taquile Island

Lake Titicaca, Puno 21510 Peru
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4.5 based on 4,735 reviews

Taquile Island

Located approximately 25 kilometers from the shore of Lake Titicaca, this scenic island is known for its friendly inhabitants, clear blue lake waters and distant snow-capped mountains.

Reviewed By LookLukey

I felt like at Uros every thing the locals say has been rehearsed before, some of their jokes were just for the tourists and it made me rather sad than laugh. From the uros islands, we took a 2 hour boat ride until getting to the Taquile island. From there we walked to the main square (you can definitely feel the altitude during the walk so take it easy), where you have a traditional lunch (fresh fish, french fries, rice, some vegetables). From there you can walk around a little and continue to where the boat picks you up. The circuit offers spectacular views of the lake, and you can see all the view to Bolivia. Probably one of the best things to do when in Puno, the views are impressive.

2. Sillustani

Puno Peru
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4.5 based on 1,864 reviews

Sillustani

These fascinating ruins consist of huge, cylinder-shaped towers in which pre-Inca tribes buried the elite members of their community.

Reviewed By DonCesar - Nuremberg, Germany

Probably 1.5 hours needed at a slow pace, we got a taxi from Puno for 100 soles, since we did the tour after the boat day trip and it’s well worth it, had almost the place to ourselves.

3. Portal de Aramu Muru

Puno Peru
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Portal de Aramu Muru

Reviewed By GUS1SINO

Excellent visit to the Sacred Portal. Very informative. Incredible experience! We were picked up on time by tour guide and both, driver and tour guide were very courteous, knowledgeable and willing to go out of their way to make us feel at ease.

4. Mirador Puma Uta

Calle Amancaes Intersección con Avenida La Cultura, Puno Peru +51 925 356 543
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Mirador Puma Uta

Reviewed By kiltmaker2 - Evanston, United States

Located northwest from the heart of the city of Puno, This is a greatr view point where you could have a great view of the city of Puno and the Titicaca Lake.

5. Chucuito

South of Puno, Puno Peru +51 985 001 533 http://www.pacha.pe
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4.0 based on 227 reviews

Chucuito

6. Catedral de Puno

416 Jr. Ayacucho, Puno Peru +51 84 246806 http://www.utopianjourneys.com
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Catedral de Puno

Reviewed By DPMALLIC - London, United Kingdom

Puno Cathedral is in the main square of Puno and consists of two nice towers. It was built in eighteenth century and after that various things added. The front of the interior of the Cathedral is made of silver and looks very beautiful. The side walls are full with various paintings.

7. Uros Floating Islands

Lake Titicaca, Puno Peru
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4.0 based on 6,942 reviews

Uros Floating Islands

Reviewed By vijabas

The tour guide (Condor Travels & Jouneyou) was fantastic and visit to the colorful unique floating island, with the locals was one to remember for times, immensely pleased to be there

8. Museo Carlos Dreyer

Jr. Deustua N. 458 Plaza de Armas Entre Jr. Deustua y Jr. Conde de Lemos, Puno Peru +51 51 351019 http://web.facebook.com/MuseoDreyerPuno
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Museo Carlos Dreyer

Reviewed By Caludette - New Smyrna Beach, United States

Not hard to find . Perfect little museum and not expensive at all. Totally worth it.. I don't know where people say this was the only thing to see in Puno. They must have not looked very well quite a few things in puno to see. We very much enjoyed the city.. we walk 8 hours a day for 2 days and sore everything.. Then went and stayed on Lake Titicaca with a real Euro family.

9. Condor Hill (Mirador de Kuntur Wasi)

Puno Peru
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4.0 based on 206 reviews

Condor Hill (Mirador de Kuntur Wasi)

Reviewed By Julionator - Vancouver, Canada

The hike up the stairs (roughly 600) would be easy if it was on a low elevation town. However at >3800 ASL, it is a bit of a challenge. Just be sure to have a day of rest when you get to Puno or take it really slow on the way up. The reward once you reach the top will be worth the effort. Alternatively, I do believe that there are taxis that will drive you all the way up.

10. La Casa del Corregidor

Deustua 576, Puno Peru +51 51 351921 http://casadelcorregidor.pe/
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4.0 based on 251 reviews

La Casa del Corregidor

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