Puno Province

Puno Province is an administrative region in southern Peru located along Lake Titicaca's shores. The territory encompasses mountainous land at high elevation spread across multiple districts with varied landscapes.

This region became an officially designated province in 1956 following Peru's administrative organization model. The district structure established at that time continues to shape how the territory is governed today.

Aymara and Quechua languages shape daily life in this region, heard in markets and villages throughout the province. You can experience this living heritage in traditional clothing, local celebrations, and the way communities interact with each other.

You can reach this region through Inca Manco Capac International Airport in Juliaca and by rail connections to other cities. The high elevation means you should allow time for your body to adjust to the altitude.

Lake Titicaca contains human-made islands built from totora reeds where communities have lived since before Spanish arrival. These floating settlements represent a way of life that has survived for many centuries and visitors can still witness today.

Location: Puno Department

Capital city: Puno

Shares border with: El Collao Province, Huancané Province, San Román Province, General Sánchez Cerro Province, Mariscal Nieto Province

GPS coordinates: -15.84333,-70.02361

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:49