Overview
Take a trip to Puno on your Peru Vacation
When on a Peru vacation, you can visit Puno situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca in southeastern Peru, Puno is the capital city of the region and province that shares its name. Due to the myths that surround Lake Titicaca and the cultural activities that exist in Puno, the city has been named the “Folklore Capital of Peru”.
The Pukará and Tiahuanaco people inhabited Puno before the arrival of the Incas. Incan mythology states that Manco Cápac, the original Incan chieftain, was said to have risen from the waters of Lake Titicaca along with his sister to form the Incan Empire. As a result, a lake is still a sacred place today. When the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, they found a great deal of wealth due to minerals discovered at Laykakota. The city was officially founded by the Viceroy Pedro Antonio Fernández de Castro in 1668 and during the Spanish colonial period, Puno became a very wealthy city.
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Peruvian Sol (PEN)What do the experts say?
For a unique experience visit an indigenous village high in the Andes for a Pachamama ceremony. I was fortunate to participate in one and the warmth of the people and how simple they lived, really touched my heart.
Dress for all weather types, climate can range from very warm and humid in Lima to cool and rainy in Machu Picchu and very hot and dry in the Sacred Valley
May to October is the best time to visit as it is the dry season with sunny days, clear skies, ideal for trekking and enjoy the landscape. However like in all Latin countries, the weather is unpredictable, so be ready if any rain show up during a sunny day
Everyone should make sure they try a Pisco sour - It's Peru’s national cocktail—a smooth, citrusy, and slightly foamy drink made with pisco, a type of grape brandy. It’s both refreshing and strong, with a sweet-tart balance and a signature foamy top from egg white.
It is astonishing how much incredible diversity of experiences can be packed into one country, Peru is full of deep cultural roots, a wide range of landscape, adventure and its delicious cuisine.
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