Puno
Peru · PunoPE
City in south-eastern Peru
Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the eponymous Puno Province and Puno Region; in 2017, it had a population of 135,288. The city was established in 1668 by viceroy Pedro Antonio Fernández de Castro as capital of the province of Paucarcolla with the name San Juan Bautista de Puno. The name was later changed to San Carlos de Puno, in honor of king Charles II of Spain. Puno has several churches dating back from the colonial period; they were built to service the Spanish population and evangelize the Quechua people.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 128,637
- Coordinates
- -15.842, -70.020
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 3830 m
Overview of Puno
Puno sits in Puno, Peru and reads as a medium-sized town. The headcount is close to 128,637. The altitude here is around 3,830 m. A useful hint when you budget your days. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and water sports. Sitting in the southern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Puno
Nature in Puno
(20)Looking for nature? Puno has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. The full list runs to 20 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Puno.
Culture in Puno
(16)Puno's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals. All of it is drawn from Puno's recorded activities. 16 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Puno
(10)On the water sports side, Puno offers Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Rafting. Everything listed here comes from what Puno is actually tagged with. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Puno
(8)The adventure shortlist for Puno: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puno. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Wellness in Puno
(7)Under wellness, Puno is tagged with Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. The full list runs to 7 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Puno.
Nightlife in Puno
(6)Nightlife lovers get Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puno. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Puno
(6)Under sports, Puno is tagged with Biking, Golf, Hunting, Running and Skateboard. The full list runs to 6 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Puno.
Family in Puno
(2)Puno records Playgrounds and Water Parks under family. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puno. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Puno
(1)On the shopping side, Puno offers Shopping. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puno. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Puno
(1)Other activities in Puno covers Secret. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Puno.
Best time to visit Puno
Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For anything on snow, June to August is the season. For trails and green space, October to November and March to April is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in December to March.
Getting there & around
Expect a regional connection into Puno, then short distances on foot. Puno runs on America/Lima time.
Similar destinations
Places near Puno that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puno known for?
- In Puno, Peru, Puno stands out for nature, culture and water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 128,637-strong destination.
- What can you do in Puno?
- Options in Puno run to Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Puno?
- Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For anything on snow, June to August is the season. For trails and green space, October to November and March to April is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in December to March.
- Where is Puno located?
- You will find Puno in Puno, Peru. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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