Things to do & places to visit in Puno Region, Peru

Puno Region #4 destination in Peru 2023. The average rating score is 4.28 based on 22.8k traveler reviews, of 71 attractions. Timezone: America/Lima, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 16:24.

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5.0 Inca Sauna (60 reviews)
- Best Spa in Puno ❤️
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Hammams & Turkish Baths • Spas

Inca Sauna is a new SPA in Puno which just opened in January 2018. We are offering sauna, turkish bath (steam), jacuzzi, hydromassage showers and also professional massages (book in advance). Get a peacefull moment with us! See more..
5.0 Chullpas (21 reviews)
- Better preserved than Sillustani
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is out of the main tourist circuit but you can get there in a private tour. As it is pretty close to Puno (about 20 min) it's cheap. I went there with my now fiancée and we were the only ones, besides the vizcachas. Totally recommended. There's also a site museum at the entrance where you need to buy the tickets. See more..
5.0 GESAM Viajes y Turismo (10 reviews)
- Muy buen servicio turístico
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Bike Tours • Boat Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Day Trips

Excelente trato, excelentes guías, todo muy claro y atención personal, resuelven dudas. 100% recomendado. Muchas gracias Edwin por tus atenciones. See more..
5.0 Private tour to uros islands with yordy and dina (6 reviews)
- Unique amazing experience
Taxis & Shuttles • Boat Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

We had an amazing time with Yordy and Dina exploring the floating islands, learning about the pre-inca culture and how the floating islands are made. Yordy is an excellent guide speaking both Spanish and English. We arranged everything over whatsapp prior to arriving in Puno and met him at his boat at 10am. The tour was three hours, and we learnt a great deal. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, it is so much better than one of the larger tour groups where they just cram as many people as possible onto a boat and rush you around. It is also possible to spend a night with Yordy and his family on the island, learning to fish with him, how to make crafts, with breakfast and dinner included. We wish we had more time to do this as it would be a unique experience. Please support this local, kind, friendly guide. See more..
5.0 Centro Hipico Lago Titicaca (5 reviews)
- Excellent
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Horseback Riding Tours

In Chucuito, a small Peruvian village with a beautiful view over the lake, “Centro Hipico Lago Titicaca” was born. Our vision is to create a sanctuary for horses and humans. A healing place where horses can live in a herd as natural as possible and people can connect to horses, building a relationship based on respect, confidence, and non-violence. Horsebackriding in the sorrounding of Chucuito. See more..
5.0 Iglesia de San Juan de Letran (5 reviews)
- Unbelievable paintings--some from 16th century--in this village church
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

The church has been converted to a museum today with a small admission fee, but the interior is splendid with many paintings tied to John the Baptist that are quite good--and several are from 16th century or so. It is worth a small detour to see this village, which when we visited, was filled with students heading to or from school, and the town square a nice place for lunch. It appears that this church was unfinished (as many churches in this region of Peru), but what remains is quite delightful. See more..
5.0 Titikaka Travel Peru (4 reviews)
- I really enjoyed it on the floating islands
Speed Boats Tours

I had a lot of fun visiting the floating islands of the Uros with this very professional agency and their guide Javier, they are the best. See more..
5.0 Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion (4 reviews)
- Stunning Cusqueno school paintings
Friday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

Well worth the 15/S entry for foreigners to see these paintings in lighting that approximates the period of their creation. We were completely alone there with only he security guard, which was a very refreshing switch from Cusco. Architecturally also very interesting. See more..
4.5 Taquile Island (4.770 reviews)
- Lovely Lunch on Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Islands

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. See more..
4.5 Lake Titicaca (2.445 reviews)
- Boat tour with stops on Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island
Bodies of Water

This is the world's largest navigable lake to large vessels, which lies more than 12,500 feet above sea level and covers 3,200 square miles in the Andes Mountains between the border of Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east. See more..
4.5 PeruRail - Titicaca (2.347 reviews)
- The only way to travel Cusco-Puno
Rail Services • Scenic Railroads • Rail Tours

This trip will always be a South America highlight. The train itself was absolutely beautiful, making you feel like you had stepped back in time. Journeying through the Andes on the train was simply stunning with the scenery and the opportunity to get out and explore at the highest elevation point (4500m). But what made it really stand out was the service. The staff, in particular Victor, were really attentive and always making sure that you had everything that you needed. Plus there were some surprises we weren't expecting such as an on board band, dancing and a fashion show. Whilst this is an expensive way to journey from Cusco to Puno we would not have changed it as it was worth every penny! See more..
4.5 Sillustani (1.880 reviews)
- Interesting part of the ancient history of Peru
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries

These fascinating ruins consist of huge, cylinder-shaped towers in which pre-Inca tribes buried the elite members of their community. See more..
4.5 Amantani Island (391 reviews)
- Like another world
Islands

Stunning scenery, amazing people and culture. Very cold so pack a warm jumper and hat. If ypu are staying with a family then bring a gift and join un the dancing g and fun. No phone signal or WiFi. Wonderful memories. See more..
4.5 Portal de Aramu Muru (174 reviews)
- A
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

What a place!!! Another very special place near Titikaka lake.... with so many legends and stories it can not be just a coincidence. We were by ourselves with no one else and we enjoyed the solitude. Being on other side of planet so far away from home I had a feeling my home is near and I felt very calm, peaceful and balanced... See more..
4.5 Yavari (138 reviews)
- Lake Titicaca
Ships

The SS Yavari on Lake Titicaca dates from 1870 and was built in Birmingham. It was then dismantled, shipped across the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans to Lima, transported by mule train over the Andes to Puno & re-assembled. It then served as a Gunboat in the Peruvian Navy for many years. It has now been restored as a museum piece & is open to visitors. Well worth taking a look. See more..
4.5 Uros Tupirmarka Lodge (125 reviews)
- Living on an Island (made of Reeds!?)
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites

TUPIRMARKA's rooms is made with reed (lake plant) and is natural and ecological, offers peace and tranquility, where the host family can participate in fishing, crafts and traditions of the island also the guest can dress traditional vest of the Uros people. We have all the necessary basic services, restaurant and bar and we also can stroll in the pass on small boats around the islands. See more..
4.5 Iglesia Apostol Santiago (69 reviews)
- Worth the visit... unlike many other catherals
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

We've seen a lot of cathedrals in our travels, but this one was very different and spectacular... not only in the archetecture, but also in the way they worship and the way that beliefs syncronize. See more..
4.5 Capachica Peninsula (45 reviews)
- Llachon hospedaje
Geologic Formations

Llachon is peaceful and beautiful. You can stay in llachon with numerous hospedajes that will offer an all inclusive experience with locals. It's kind of hard to get there and there's not much information. I hope to write some useful stuff here: All buses wait to depart until they are full which usually does not take very long. You start in Puno, take a taxi or walk to the bus terminal for Juliaca, located in avenida Torre at the crossing of Alvarado. You are headed for the bus terminal to Capachica in Juliaca, don't go all the way to the plaza but let yourself be dropped off instead at the bus line azul that will take you to the said terminal. At the bus terminal of Juliaca, take a collectivo to Capachica and then take another collectivo to llachon Puno collectivo juliaca 3,50 sol ask for bus line azul to bus terminal for Capachica 0,65 sol Juliaca collectivo to Capachica 3 sol Capachica collectivo to llachon 3 sol Capachica taxi directly to Felix 25 sol Felix 70 sol, tour to isla flotante 90 sol Pilar 55 sol Valentin 50 sol See more..
4.5 Lake Umayo (44 reviews)
- Beautiful Vista!
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water

Our view of Lake Umayo was from the peninsula that was home to the funeral towers of Sillustani. Peaceful and beautiful. See more..
4.5 Uros Experiences Peru (39 reviews)
- Terrific Tourist Snare!
Sightseeing Tours

A visit to one or more of these floating islands can be very interesting or possibly somewhat depressing. Living is very primitive and residents rely heavily on visiting tourists to buy some of their handcrafts to help fight off poverty. The islands themselves are constructed from reeds that grow in Lake Titicaca's shallows and are anchored to the lake's bottom. The complex building process is described as part of the visit. The boats and small huts that are used by those living here are also made from the reeds as are some of the their household items and handcrafts. We found it to be a fascinating experience and did find a few nice items to purchase. See more..
4.5 Mirador Puma Uta (28 reviews)
- amazing view
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Monuments & Statues

Amazing view from the top. You can see the stunning Titicaca Lake. Unmissable if you re in Puno. I really recommend See more..
4.5 Mirador Ing. Eduardo Sanchez (18 reviews)
- Une vue Magnifique
Spent < 1 hour Lookouts

Le mirador Eduardo Sanchez à Laguna Lagunillas est presque un point obligé sur la route de Puno, c'est l'occasion d'y faire un pique nique (c'est presque la raison des arrêts de bus) et de profiter de la vue sur le lac... magnifique! See more..
4.5 Centro Ceremonial Pachatata (12 reviews)
- Not grand, but beautiful
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Amantani is simply sweet and beautiful. There are two archeological sites which are beautiful equally in themselves and for the view that the walks offer. See more..
4.5 Iglesia San Pedro (11 reviews)
- The Sistine chapel of the Andes
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

We stopped at this wonderful church on our bus trip between Puno and Cusco, and it is not to be missed. No photos allowed, but we were given a cd with photos when we arrived at the front door. The inside was stunning with every inch decorated, and some of it decorated over! Just beautiful and brought tears to my eyes! PS the shop is really good too! See more..
4.5 Iglesia de Santiago Apostol (7 reviews)
- Amazing Church
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

A few miles beyond Juli, with its great churches, Pomata tops them all. Amazing carvings on both the inside and outside. When we got there the church was closed, but someone must have called the guardian, because he showed up and let us in. If it is closed when you arrive, try talking to the police at the station nearby. This is an amazing church and the sleepy town also has a great view of the lake. It's a day to get here from Juli via taxi (20 soles) or collectivo from the center of Juli. Don't miss it! See more..
4.5 Catedral de Ayaviri (4 reviews)
- Great tour stop
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

We stopped here on a pre-booked tour from Cusco to Puno. This was a great stop. We did not expect this large ornate cathedral in this small town. Well worth a walk through. If you can go with a guide, you will learn a lot more about what you are looking at. If you stop here on a tour, there is a local shop that lets you climb to the roof to get good views of the area and the cathedral. Its worth a look to look out over the large cathedral and get a good appreciation for it. See more..
4.0 Uros Floating Islands (6.988 reviews)
- interesting, but also disappointing
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Islands

We arrived at the port around four in the afternoon and then hopped on the boat to arrive on time at the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. It was interesting because these were made by people and they actually swim in the lake. We docked at a place where the locals tell us how the island they live on was made / in theory. Then they take me to a small house to see how they live. Well, I was very disappointed here. I understand that they also make a living from tourists, but bringing them into the house to sell their hand-made Portuguese was not so nice in my opinion. Anyway, they are nice people and overall we were in a very nice place. See more..
4.0 Catedral de Puno (943 reviews)
- Mmmmkkk
Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's nice to visit if you have time. Puno doesn't really have much left to offer but definitely it is a pretty visit. See more..
4.0 La Raya Pass (357 reviews)
- A shopping stop in the middle of nowhere
Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives

La Raya is a mountain range in the Andes (snow could be seen on the mountain peaks in the distance), located on the border of Puno and Cusco County in the middle of nowhere! and is the backdrop to a train stop where the Association of Artisans who congregate in this remote area with all their many wares so that passengers can make purchases. Set amid the incredible mountain scenery, it was something different. The clothing, alpaca woollen jumpers, cardigans, coats, scarves etc were well made and incredible value (US$20 for an alpaca wool jumper). Beware however, the altitude here is 4,319m and I did get a headache. See more..
4.0 Pukara Archaeological Site (259 reviews)
- Pukara
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

I kind of like this as this place tells me the historical of the place as well as Peru back to 11,000 B.C. See more..