Puno Attractions
Puno is the most convenient base for exploring the Peruvian portion of Lake Titicaca. Boat tours to the nearby Islas Flotantes, and islands of Tequille and Amantani are easily arranged from Puno.
Unfortunately the city is not a popular place with most travelers. Although Puno was originally founded in 1668, there are few colonial buildings left. The architecture consists mainly of tightly packed low-rise brick buildings, most of which look like they are still under construction. Rebar sticks out of the rooftops making the downtown area look very run down. The waterfront area is weedy and also generally unappealing.
Nonetheless Puno is a good place to book tours and make arrangements for getting out to the nicer areas of the Lake.
Unfortunately the city is not a popular place with most travelers. Although Puno was originally founded in 1668, there are few colonial buildings left. The architecture consists mainly of tightly packed low-rise brick buildings, most of which look like they are still under construction. Rebar sticks out of the rooftops making the downtown area look very run down. The waterfront area is weedy and also generally unappealing.
Nonetheless Puno is a good place to book tours and make arrangements for getting out to the nicer areas of the Lake.
Puno Surroundings
Pomata, Peru
The small town of Pomata is located about 100km / 60 mi from Puno, along the south shore of Lake Titicaca. The main attraction in this little village is the Dominican Church on top of a hill. The church was built in 1700 and has carved puma in the façade. Pomata means "place of the Puma". There is not a whole lot to see in this town and there is only very limited accommodation.
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