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Puno is situated in the south eastern part of Peru. The Puno region is located on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This is one of the most popular and largest cities in the Puno Province in Peru. Puno is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Peru.
The Puno region of Peru is popular for the huge stretches of Inca Empire. This empire has a legendary connection with the mythical tales and folklores of the Inca Empire. The natives of this part of Peru believe in Sun God. It is believed that the Sun God resides deep down the waters of Lake Titicaca.
In the year of 1668, the famous viceroy Conde de Lemos constructed San Juan Bautista de Puno as the political capital of the then region of Paucarcolla. In the later years, the city was popularly known as San Carlos de Puno. In the contemporary years, the city of Puno in Peru is popular for agricultural and livestock activities. There are plateaus and plains in this part of Peru. Puno now sits within the periphery of Special Economic Zone. This was declared by the President of Peru , Alan Garcia.
This region of Peru is popular for the celebrations of the Feast of the "Virgen de la Candelaria". This city holds the festival of Regional Competition of Autoch where people from quarters of the globe participate. You can reach Puno by availing the IncaManco Capac International Airport.
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