Puno (3,827 m.a.s.l.), lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest
navigable lake in the world, it is known as the folklore capital of Peru and the
site of the Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria. In the outskirts, you can
visit the spectacular Chullpas de Sillustani, Juli famous for its beautiful
Colonial churches, Pucará, known for its pre-Inca pottery and for the “toritos
de Pucará". You can also visit the Uros Islands, Taquile and Amantaní islands
known for the kindness of their residents.
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