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Lake Titicaca, Peru

Puno & Lake Titicaca

The birthplace of the sun

Puno & Lake Titicaca tailor-made holidays

Introduction

Vast and spectacular, Lake Titicaca straddles the southern border of Peru and landlocked Bolivia – a region of rolling highlands and barren altiplano framed by the soaring peaks of the Andes. The lake's sapphire-blue waters are most famously home to the reed boats and floating islands of the Uros people, while the gateway city of Puno is Peru's folkloric capital, melding ancient Aymara and Quechua civilisations with colonial influences.

Lake Titicaca

Believed to be the birthplace of the sun by the Incas, the world’s largest navigable lake is a mirror of its bright blue skies and the majestic front to ruined cathedrals, unique islands and picturesque landscapes. Our Peru holidays take in the best of this stunningly beautiful region. Cruise out onto the lake itself to visit traditional reed villages, where a unique pre-Incan culture lives on in heritage communities, stilted houses and vibrant textile art, and head to spectacular viewpoints that showcase sweeping panoramas of the Peruvian and Bolivian highlands.  

Lake Titicaca, Peru

Puno

As gateway to Lake Titicaca, there's every chance you'll spend some time Puno during your stay in the region. And, despite it lacking the obvious beauty and heritage of Cusco, or indeed the Spanish-colonial gems of Lima, it's a fun and vibrant city to explore. It's ramshackle charm is a reflection of its citizens – laid back, upbeat and often clothed in the most colourful of traditional dress. Indeed, the locals' penchant for a party is reflected in the dazzling nature of its folkloric parades, which are celebrated in style with pre-columbian dancing and costumes. The most famous of these – the Festival de la Virgen de la Candelaria – takes place during the first two weeks of February.

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Top itineraries in Puno & Lake Titicaca

Belmond Andean Explorer

Highlights of Peru by Rail

10-day tailor-made rail & stay journey from £6,325 pp incl. flights

Travel in style across the Peruvian Andes, linking Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lake Titicaca by rail, including an unforgettable journey, and overnight stay, on the Belmond Andean Explorer.

Huillos, Sacred Valley, Peru

The Best of Peru: Colca Canyon, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

14-day tailor-made holiday from £5,140 pp incl. flights

Explore the very best of Peru, from Lima to Arequipa, the Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca. Then, head to the Andes to explore the ancient sites of Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

Aden Mountain at Plaza de Armas, Cusco

Luxury Peru with Inkaterra

11-day tailor-made holiday from £4,155 pp incl. flights

See the likes of Peru’s Amazon Rainforest and citadel-capped Andean peaks in luxurious comfort, enjoying private touring, included excursions and gourmet dining. In between, this comprehensive tour showcases everything from Cusco’s colonial charms to the Sacred Valley’s Incan history.

Top places to stay in Puno & Lake Titicaca

Titilaka, Lake Titicaca

Titilaka, Lake Titicaca

Contemporary hotel

Explore a natural world of myth and legend while staying in modern Relais & Châteaux luxury.

When to go to Puno & Lake Titicaca

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