|
Puno city and region is one of the major tourist destinations in Peru. One of the Basic Facts About Puno is that it is the base to explore the beautiful Lake Titicaca. From here you can visit the lake's islands and archaeological sites. The city was an important center during the Inca Empire. Other Basic Facts About Puno is that it was established by Viceroy Conde de Lemos in 1668 as the capital of the province of Paucarcolla. It was known as San Juan Bautista de Puno and later was renamed San Carlos de Puno, to honor the ruling King of Spain, Charles II.
One of the Basic Facts to know About Puno is the ideal time to travel there. The main peak tourist season is from June to August. The weather of Puno is quite pleasant but nights can be very cold. From December to March is the wet season which limits outdoor activities. But you can also witness a number of major festivals during this time. The major festivals in Puno are La Virgen de la Candelaria, Carnaval and Semana Santa.
There are many Attractions in Puno city and region like -
- Cathedral of the City of Puno
- Conde de Lemos Balcony
- La Casa del Corregidor (Chief Magistrate's House)
- Puma Uta Lookout Park
- Titicaca National Reserve
- Floating Islands of the Uros
Basic Facts About Puno:
Transportation in Puno - The city and the region is well connected by rail, road and air. From the city of Lima it takes 18 hours to reach by car. There are regular flights to Juliaca from Lima and Arequipa. The closest airport is at Juliaca known as Inca Manco Capac International Airport which is 45 kilometers away. From Lima the flight takes 1 hour 45 minutes and from Arequipa it is 25 minutes. By train the journey to Puno from Cuzco takes 10 hours.
Useful information about Puno:
- Health center - Manuel Nuņez Butron National Hospital on Avenida El Sol.
- Police - There are police service 24 hours a day. There is also Tourism Police serving 24 hours a day on Jiron Deustua.
- Post - You can avail the postal service at Jiron Moquegua which is open 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday.
For further reference on Basic Facts About Puno, kindly check travel.mapsofworld.com.
| 
