Things to see and do Lac Titicaca

The picked facade and the slender steeple that overcome it make this little church a unique curiosity.

You will see from far this mirador with its huge statue of condor with spread wings. Be ready, because there are 690 steps waiting for you, and with the altitude, it is not necessarily easy! The sportsmen will climb them with enthusiasm to then enjoy a view on the city as well as on the Titicaca. The place is small and we do not linger too long, especially since the statue has nothing extraordinary. It takes about 45 minutes round trip if you walk at a slow pace. A nice way to get in shape!

Lots of information here to explore the islands on your own. The very friendly hostesses can also give you direct contacts of associations that manage tourism in the homes of local people(turismo vivencial) on each island or around the lake.

This promontory, whose name means: "testigo de mis amores" (witness of my loves) and which rises 50 meters above the city, would shelter underground paths which would communicate with the Qoricancha (temple of the Sun) of Cusco, that is to say 380 km of galleries... A guarantee: the view on the plaza de Armas, the cathedral, the roofs and of course, the lake, as well as the white statue of Manco Cápac, the first Inca. Even if you want to go there for the sunset, be careful not to venture there alone at the end of the day.

Puno is the most important center of poncho weaving and other clothing made of llama and alpaca wool. This handicraft market is full of good quality clothes. There are also masks worn during the diablada, musical instruments, and the famous torito of Pucará. You will also find many trinkets. Enough to please yourself or your friends when you return! Don't hesitate to bargain, as the same items are sold at better prices at the Laykakota market, a little further out.

Built in the 18th century, in a superb mixed baroque style that flourished in the Andean South. The pink stone façade is a festival of Christian (Spanish) and indigenous (Peruvian) motifs: the Sun has an appointment with the Moon and mermaids play the charango. Astonishing. The interior, where the gold leaf gilding shines, does not reach the level of madness of the façade. Its silver-covered altar is surprising, however. One can find here candles for the nights on the Lake Islands without electricity.

This agency proposes different services: circuits with early departures in the morning (one or two days with night in a family of the lake) on the islands of los Uros, De and Amantani. Visit of the Site site (préincas cemeteries) or the fertility temple located in the village of Chucuito. Also sale of train and bus tickets.

At 5 km from Sicuani, the water from this source rises at 35 ° C: ideal temperature for a bath reputed to treat rheumatism.