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Things to see in Puno (Peru): 6 places and when to go
Puno is a city in Peru with around 117,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Museums and art (2), Nature (1). The best known are Sillustani, Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno and Inca Uyo. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Peru · -15.8329, -70.0333
- Population
- About 117,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- AQP Arequipa, 174 km as the crow flies
What to see in Puno
The places in and around Puno, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- SillustaniCultural heritage site in Peru18 km
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, PunoCultural heritage site in Peru1.0 km
- Inca UyoArchaeological site in Peru17 km
- SS Coya19th-century iron-hulled steamship on Lake Titicaca3.5 km
- Carlos Dreyer MuseumMuseum in Peru967 m
- Coca & Customs MuseumMuseum1.1 km
When to go to Puno
The best time to visit Puno is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:51
- FebPossible12:31
- MarPossible12:06
- AprBest time11:38
- MayBest time11:16
- JunBest time11:04
- JulBest time11:09
- AugBest time11:28
- SepBest time11:55
- OctPossible12:22
- NovPossible12:45
- DecPossible12:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 04. In April, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puno
The nearest main airport is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP, Arequipa), 174 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Arequipa28 places173 km
- Moquegua5 places179 km
- Sicuani6 places215 km
- Tacna9 places242 km
- Cusco33 places331 km
- Urubamba, Peru28 places360 km
And all of Peru, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puno?
The best known: Sillustani, Cathedral Basilica of St. Charles Borromeo, Puno, Inca Uyo, SS Coya, Carlos Dreyer Museum. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puno?
April to September; also possible: October to March. In December there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 04.
How do you get to Puno?
The nearest main airport is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), 174 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puno as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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