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Puno is known as the "Capital folklórica del Perú" (folkloric capital of Peru) due to its wealth of artistic and cultural expressions, particularly dance. They are most notable during the celebrations of the Feast of the "Virgen de la Candelaria" and the Regional Competition of Autochthonous Dances. Puno's access to Lake Titicaca is surrounded by 41 floating islands. To this day, the Uros people maintain and live on these man-made islands, depending on the lake for their survival and are a large tourist destination.

Puno is a pretty tourist city on the shores of Lake Titicaca on the Altiplano of Peru. The city's biggest attraction is its proximity to Lake Titicaca. 

Climate
Puno's elevation is about 3,822m (12,565 feet), which means it is fairly cold, especially at night. If you arrive from a lower elevation, you might want to spend a day or two taking it easy in order to acclimatize.

Get in
  ① By Train

Trains to and from Cuzco travel only 3 times per week. Other trains travel down to Arequipa. The rail trip from Puno to Cuzco, which is run jointly by Peru Rail and Orient Express is spectacular, one of the world's great train journeys.

The trip takes in Andean mountains and valleys of the Huatanay River, before reaching the Andean Plains, La Raya (the highest point of the route) and finally Cuzco. Without a doubt, the best way of travelling to Cuzco and Macchu Picchu.

  ② By Bus

⑴ Daily buses depart to and from Cuzco and Arequipa. The ride form Puno to Cuzco takes around 8 hours. There's a night bus leaving Puno at 19h30 and arriving in Cusco at 4h30 am. 
⑵ Daily buses depart to and from La Paz, Bolivia on two slightly different routes.
   - Direct route, faster.
   - Via ferry boat across Lake Titicaca and Copacabana. 
You should change some money at the border in order to be able to pay the ferry in Bolivianos. Be prepared to change buses in Copacabana. This will mean you will lose your good seats.

Get around
Taxis or motor-rickshaws will not charge you more than 2 S/. for a ride within the city.
Urban colectivos charge 0,50 S/.

See
Most Puno sights are actually not in the city itself. Check the "Get Out"-section below.

-Visit the Church of San Pedro.
-The Sistine Chapel of the Americas.
-Raqchi.
-La Raya Ranch.

Buy
You can buy souvenirs here for less than in Cuzco or Lima.

Eat
  ① Budget

-In and around the mercado central are several budget places to lunch for less then 3 Soles.
-Down Jr Tacna from the mercado many restaurants have dinner menus for 3 Soles or so.

  ②  Mid-Range

Most touristspots are in and around Calle Lima, with main courses around 20 Soles. A little bit of bargaining will get you a discount, but don't push it too far if you want your food prepared without any bodily fluids.

-Cafe restaurant Monterrey, Pasaje Grau 158, has reasonably cheap and good breakfasts.
-Restaurant pizzeria Ollantay, Pasaje Grau 160, has pizzas, trout and alpaca. Ask for el menú.

  ③ Vegetarian

-Restaurant Vida Natural, Jr. Lambayeque 141. Perfect if you like natural, fresh and tasty vegetarian food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cheap complete menus. Custom dishes on request. Friendly owners. (Closed on Saturdays)

 
Get out
There are loads of agencies offering trips from here, and most hotels and inns will be more than happy to reserve for you. Note that the latter often charge an extra 5 S/. for this service.

• Walking up in the hills gives nice views over the city and the lakes, but it is dangerous! Tourists are often the victims of armed robberies in the hills.
• Chucuito (19km, 1 Sol by colectivo) can be done as a daytrip from Puno, -or en route to Bolivia.
• Cutimbo is a nice daytrip, -for pre-Inca ruins and views.
• Sillustani has the best examples of pre-Inca tombs in the area, -and also has some nice lakeside views.
• Isla Taquile, famed for its traditional Titicacan way of living, can be done either as a daytrip, or staying a night or two.
• Uro Islands, -the floating reed islands, -are mostly visited on daytrips.

2)
 Lake titicaca is considered the highest commercially navigable body of water in the world (3821m). 
 PUNO는 titicaca 호수를 보기 위해 들릴 도시입니다. ^^
 티티카카 호수에는 갈대섬 Uros와 Amantani, Taquile, isla del sol(태양의 섬 : 볼리비아)등에 가볼 수 있다고 합니다. 태양의 섬이 이름이 가장 멋있군요. ^^;;;; 현지에 가서 알아봐야 하겠지만 현재는 Uros - Amantini(sleep) - Taquile 순으로 방문하는 1박2일짜리 투어를 할 계획에 있습니다. (40~50 sole 예상)

3)
무비자 체류가 가능한 페루와는 달리 볼리비아는 비자를 발급받아야 하기 때문에 푸노에서 비자를 발급받게 될 것입니다. ( 먼저 여행하신 분들의 경험담이 오불생활자클럽(http://cafe.daum.net/owtm)에 잘 정리되어 있습니다. )
영사관은 월~금 8:30~14:00 시간에 이용가능하며 비자 발급을 위해 30$의 비용이 필요하다고 합니다.
  ※ 국경지역에 가서 비자를 발급 받을 경우 40$로 더 비싸다고 하니 미리 받아야 하겠습니다. ^^
  ※ 볼리비아 비자를 발급받기 위해서는 황열병 접종을 받아야 합니다. 저는 출국 전 한국에서 접종할 예정입니다.