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Puno is one of Peru’s most iconic tourist destinations, home to the legendary Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake (3,800 m.a.s.l.) — the birthplace of the founders of the Inca Empire around 900 years ago.
While in Puno, a visit to the floating archipelagos of the Uros is a must. Here, the descendants of an ancient people use totora reeds to “build” their islands and houses. During this tour, you’ll gain insight into their unique “world” without solid ground, a “world” surrounded by water.
Another must-visit destination in Puno is Taquile and Amantaní, two islands that will captivate you with their farmlands, harmonious community living, and the warm hospitality of the locals. Their textiles, true works of art, and the breathtaking views of the immense lake make these islands unforgettable.
Puno is also renowned for encompassing two distinct nations: the Quechuas and Aymaras. Discover the unique cultures of these people, who thrive on the plateaus thousands of metres above sea level.
On the Aymara Route, you’ll encounter fascinating sites like Inca Uyo, the Temple of Fertility adorned with phallic sculptures; the agricultural experimentation centre of Waru Waru; the funerary towers of Molloco; and the enigmatic Aramu Muru, a stone portal that, according to local legends, serves as a gateway to another dimension.
The Quechua Route will take you to the Chullpas of Sillustani, the largest pre-Hispanic necropolis, and the towns of Lampa and Pucará.
Lampa, known as the “Pink City,” will amaze you with the colonial church of Santiago Apóstol, the centuries-old books in the Municipal Library, and the rodal of Puya de Raimondii, the largest bromeliad in the world. In Pucará, you’ll visit the Lithic Museum, which showcases monoliths and pre-Hispanic estelas adorned with mesmerising iconography.
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