Puno, Region in Peru
Puno is a region of southeastern Peru, known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural tradition.
Known as the folklore capital of Peru, Puno has a deep-seated history with pre-Incan civilizations.
Celebrations like the Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria display the vibrant culture and traditions of the people from Puno.
Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is a must-visit spot.
Puno features Uros Islands, floating islands made entirely out of reeds.
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Puno is a region of southeastern Peru, known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural tradition.
Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world.
The Uros Floating Islands are a group of prehistoric artificial islands made of reeds, located on Lake Titicaca in Peru.
An apachita is a type of cairn or heap of stones found in the Andes.
The Titicaca National Reserve is a protected natural area located in the Puno region of Peru.
Aramu Muru is a mystical rock-cut doorway located near Lake Titicaca.
Sillustani is a pre-Inca burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru.
Ubinas is the most active volcano in Peru, sitting on high elevations in the province of General Sanchez Cerrano.
The Quelccaya Ice Cap is the second largest glaciated area in the tropics.
Bahuaja-Sonene National Park protects the tropical humid forest and savannah of the region.
