"The Night Before Puno" Top 5 Page for this destination Puno by richiecdisc

Puno Travel Guide: 184 reviews and 496 photos

tradtional garb is a way of life in Puno

Puno is not exactly on the top of the list of cities to visit in Peru for most travelers. Even with its Lake Titicaca residence, it is merely a small market town trying to rise above the rest with its pivotal location. But it is the rare traveler that will not pass through this unremarkable city at some point in their Peruvian transportation experiences unless you fly all over the country or remain in the north of the country. No, with Lake Titicaca at its doorstep and being en route to Bolivia from all points south in the country, you will most certainly find yourself wandering these streets. So, why not make the best of it. There are ample restaurants, some nightspots and a colorful marketplace. You can do excursions out onto Lake Titicaca if you are not going to the Bolivian side or just rest up until you do. Either way, you probably won’t be here long so enjoy a brief taste of Puno.

Last visit to Puno: Oct 2002
Intro Written Feb 16, 2003
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Reviews (8)

da zoomie & da gurl What to Pack (1)

A zoom lens (at least a 300mm) comes in handy for taking photos of the locals. Dinner companions are always nice.... more travel advice

local buses are an experience you can't... Transportation (1)

This was certainly one of the worst bus rides we had on our travels around Peru and Bolivia but it was a great laugh... more travel advice

no, this was NOT the nightmare room - Puno

not my first choice but not TOO bad Hotels (2)

If you read the memory above, this is how it dod in fact turn out: We had planned on walking into town as it wasn’t too... more travel advice

wish this place had been in Cuzco Hotels (2)

This was really a spic and span operation with a nice lobby and spotless modern (if a little cramped!) rooms. It is... more travel advice

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Trekki Sep 18, 2005 at 6:29 AM

Can't believe it - gluehwein in Peru.... :-) Looks like a nice spot to visit in Peru, with a bit less crowd than in the other spots !
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Bwana_Brown Jun 6, 2004 at 6:29 AM

Hey, you have some wild experiences with busses and Hurricane Juan's! But, as you say, when they are all over they make for great stories!!
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catalysta Dec 13, 2003 at 1:40 PM

Yeah, the buses go fast ONCE THEY GET GOING, which could take all day! (LOL) Memories of Puno: crazy untrimmed topiary everywhere, and a discordant band that marched around the streets playing at 6:00am, and a 9am bus to Yunguyu that left at 3pm
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herzog63 Apr 21, 2003 at 10:32 AM

I've been on a few buses with those same bus drivers! Great story! I'm glad you lived to tell it! Puno looks like a little town. I'd love to see a photo of that driver. Cool Page
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acemj Mar 4, 2003 at 6:34 PM

Psycho bus driver!!! Sounds like a lunatic (but in a good way).
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demonia Feb 25, 2003 at 7:12 PM

The bus ride from hell. I would have slept 'till noon the next day hehe.
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cbeaujean Feb 21, 2003 at 3:37 AM

btw,no pickpockets in this comfortable bus?:-)
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soncnica Feb 21, 2003 at 1:56 AM

But I still miss some pictures of floating houses :)
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sim1 Feb 20, 2003 at 6:35 PM

Oops.... I have been slightly delayed in my reading, LOL. Wow, what a busride! Great story!
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keeweechic Feb 19, 2003 at 8:46 PM

That was one hell of a bus ride :-) - no comfort stops I take it..lol Good deal on the accomm eventually.