Yunguyo Province

Yunguyo Province is an administrative region in Puno Department in southeastern Peru that spans multiple districts and borders Lake Titicaca. The territory sits at high elevation and is connected by local roads, with the city of Yunguyo serving as the administrative center.

The territory shows settlement patterns reaching back to early civilizations and shaped especially by Aymara communities. These groups have shaped life in this highland region across many generations.

Aymara communities in this region maintain their language and way of life across the high plains. You see this tradition in everyday communication and in the fields where people work using inherited methods.

The best way to explore the various districts is to use local transportation that connects the communities. Visitors should prepare for the high elevation and plan accordingly to allow time for acclimatization.

The region extends directly along Lake Titicaca, making it an important border zone between Peru and Bolivia. This location has long shaped the history and daily life of residents here.

Location: Puno Department

Capital city: Yunguyo

Shares border with: Chucuito Province

Website: http://muniyunguyo.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -16.24417,-69.09278

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49