Introducing Puno
Travel warning: In June 2011, some governments were advising against travel to Puno and the surrounding region due to protests. Check the latest advice before going.
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The small port of Puno is by far the most convenient departure point to make forays to Lake Titicaca’s various islands or to surrounding archaeological sites. The capital of its department, the town was founded on November 4, 1668, near the site of the now-defunct colonial silver mine of Laykakota. Few colonial buildings remain, but the streets are merrily claustrophobic and the markets filled with local women garbed in many-layered dresses and bowler hats.
Last updated: Aug 29, 2011
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RE: Bus from Puno to Cusco
by stoni111121 14 September 2011
not much difference between these companies imo: same buses, same stops, same lunch-places; so it might be a matter of luck if you get…
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Re: Bus from Puno to Cusco
by IncaKola 14 September 2011
I know Cruz del Sur also offers that service and that at least one of their drivers offering that service drives like a madman. You can…
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Bus from Puno to Cusco
by Archeoman 14 September 2011
We would like to take a bus from Puno to Cusco that stops at archeological sites and see many alternatives: Inka Express, Gateway to the…
