Puno is an attractive tourist destination situated on Lake Titicaca's shore in Peru. It is the capital of Puno province and Puno region. Puno takes you to the place where the Tiahuanaco Culture originated and well known for its colorful and diverse folk traditions. If you club your Lima vacations with the Puno travel plan, you can enjoy several amazing folklore festivals that are organized in the city throughout the year.



There are trains and buses, which can take you to Puno from several places in Peru. You can also reach Puno via ferry. The boat will take you across Copacabana and Titicaca. and will charge you in Bolivianos. Therefore, you should be ready with some local currencies. To make your Puno travel convenient there are daily buses from Bolivia and La Paz. You can also get to and fro bus service from Arequipa and Cuzco. Rail services run between Cuzco and Puno thrice a week.

There are several tourist destinations in and around the city that can make your Puno travel quite interesting. Cuzco is a small town with exotic beauty, which is nearly 388 km away from Puno. Arequipa is another place 297 km away from Puno. There are rail, bus, and plane services from Puno to take you to Cuzco and Arequipa. While traveling by bus you must make arrangements for warm clothes as these places get extremely cold, especially during night.

Puno travel becomes extremely interesting with visits to the 41 hovering islands surrounding the city. These floating iselands are the sources of survival for the Uros Indian community. This is the place where Aymara civilization originated. During Puno travel you can also enjoy the hospitality of the people of Taquile. It is only 30 km away from Puno. Between Bolivia and Peru you will find Lake Titicaca. You must visit Pucara, which is 101 km to the north from Puno city, to enjoy the famous and beautiful Toritos de Pucar? pottery. Amantan? is another place of interest 37 km away from the port of Puno city.

Lima is the capital of Peru. The city is dotted with beautiful tourist spots that turn your Lima vacations a truly memorable one. Lima is one of the main international entryway to Peru and other Andean nations. Millions of tourists from all parts of the world come here to enjoy exclusive Lima vacations. The best way to reach Lima is to take a flight. However, you can also reach Lima through road and sea. Callao is the nearest port which is situated 15 km west of Lima. Several global airlines operate direct and connecting flights regularly between Jorge Ch?vez International Airport of Lima and numerous cities in Canada, Brazil, USA, and European as well as South American countries.

There are several places of interest in the city which make your Lima vacations truly pleasurable. You must visit Larco Mar during your Lima vacations. This place is like a Cliffside park. The fountains around the city present the city a charming look. Pachacamac, a place situated in the south of the city, is visited by tourists for its archaeological importance. Other destinations that you should not miss during your Lima vacations are the National Museum, Gold Museum, Church of San Francisco, etc.

You will cherish the memory of your Puno travel for a long time. The uniqueness of the place, hospitality of the inhabitants, and folk traditions and dresses will remain in your memory forever. Lima vacations on the other hand will offer glimpses of a modern city having strong cultural traditions.