Puno Thorntree forum

Puno forum

Create a new thread

1
2
3
4
5
...
100
Next

Showing 1-25 of 4,359 results

Recent posts

RE: Guayaquil to Cusco

by AztMayInc 30 May 2012

There should be a direct international bus from Guayaquil to Lima (check Cruz del Sur). Then you can either fly to Cusco or bus depending…
RE: From Puno to La Paz

by ban_janti_return 30 May 2012

Shared taxis are around 2,5h from Puno to Desaguadero, and another 2h Desaguadero-La Paz. Much faster than bus and you can leave whenever…
RE: From Puno to La Paz

by jaredcusco 30 May 2012

well buses from Puno to La paz only leaves in the morning is better because you find buses go straight to La paz and the time is around…
RE: From Puno to La Paz

by ban_janti_return 30 May 2012

It depends if you want to visit Copacabana or not. If you want to visit just take a direct bus to Copa, and later another bus to La Paz.…
RE: From Puno to La Paz

by IncaKola 30 May 2012

Many travel agencies offer transport to La Paz every morning between 7 & 8 AM. You usually transfer to another bus in Copacabana where…
From Puno to La Paz

by chocolate_flower 30 May 2012

Hello What is the best way to go from Puno to La Paz in August? Does it give a possibility to book tickets for buses online? Or do…
RE: Rafting on the Apurimac

by IncaKola 30 May 2012

Don't worry about finding something to do for three or four days. Here's a short list of things I did two years ago and there are much…
RE: 10 days to travel through northern Chile from Cuzco?..

by genuschelonia 29 May 2012

How much time in each place is a really personal choice, it depends what you want out of the trip and how much time vs cash you have,…
RE: Travelling Peru for under 3 weeks; planning (car or bus)

by LatinAmerForLess 29 May 2012

Hello! First off I would highly suggest you avoid driving in Peru, not only is it difficult but there are plenty of bus lines to take…
RE: Itinerary Advice- Peru to Chile

by ban_janti_return 28 May 2012

1 week? I think you mean 1 month, anyway you should take a deep breath and chillout. Your itinerary is impossible if you don't know Mr…
RE: Travelling overland from Lima to Cusco

by IncaKola 28 May 2012

Honestly, between Lima and Pisco or Lunahuaná there isn't much too see, the landscape is pretty dull. Idem dito for Ica - Arequipa. If…
getting to Bolivia from peru by bus

by meaghan21 28 May 2012

Hi! I am going to Bolivia at the end of this week, but I am arriving in Peru and then intending to bus to Bolivia. I am going to cochabamb…
Re: Andean Explorer train - Puno to Cusco

by Audles 27 May 2012

Hi I am taking this train tomorrow to Cusco and only booked the ticket a few days ago. I went through the PeruRail website and the cost…
RE: Travelling Peru for under 3 weeks; planning (car or bus)

by IncaKola 27 May 2012

Take night buses so that you won't loose time travelling by day. You could leave Lima at 3 - 4 AM in order to be in Pisco by 7 AM and…
RE: Travelling overland from Lima to Cusco

by IncaKola 27 May 2012

Agree with Fowler9, Puno is literally and figuratively speaking a cold city. I really like the Sillustani funeral towers between Puno…
RE: Travelling overland from Lima to Cusco

by mzvienna 27 May 2012

I think Lake Titicaca is nicer (and cheaper) on bolivian side (Copacabana/Isla del sol). Puno has a big harbor - you do not see a lot…
Re: 9 spare days in South America

by mzvienna 27 May 2012

If you have not been in South Peru then I recommend go up to Arequipa/Colca Canyon or Cusco/Machu Picchu. Easy accessible with Public…
Travelling overland from Lima to Cusco

by chickenstrips 27 May 2012

Hi all, I will be travelling to Peru in mid June with a mate and for the first leg of our journey we plan to travel overland from Lima…
RE: Itinerary and budget

by tmiddled 26 May 2012

I would recommend at least 4day/3night Amazon tour. with 3 days, you only really have one full day in the Selva. A decent part of the…
RE: Iquitos to Lima to... La Paz or Cuzco?

by ban_janti_return 26 May 2012

I suggest some flights, because it seems that you are not only tight on money, but also on time. In Bolivia buses are generally very…
itinerary and costs help

by travel_chica 26 May 2012

Hi all, First time planning for a trip to Bolivia for July. I just started planning, need to book flights ASAP... have about 2 weeks,…
RE: AREQUIPA - LA PAZ BUS??

by Lyapunov 24 May 2012

Thanks for your replies! I think I'll take a bus to Puno, it's no fun to wait for a bus in the middle of the night.
Re: 13 days, 3 kids (11, 14, 16): Cuzco, Manu + ... What third destination ?

by jorgemorel 24 May 2012

Ayacucho is a nice option but there are no good connections from Cusco or Manu (you should return to Lima and take a bus, 8 hours). The…
RE: AREQUIPA - LA PAZ BUS??

by ban_janti_return 23 May 2012

Views are not to die for, but I would just get a regular bus to Puno in the day time and travel by shared taxis. IMO is more comfortable…
RE: AREQUIPA - LA PAZ BUS??

by Lyapunov 23 May 2012

I was also interested in this, I just emailed Ormeño and they said the bus comes from Lima so they can't guarantee the schedule, but it's…