Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
ADVANCE PLANNING
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One month before
Make arrangements for a homestay on one of the many islands in
Lake Titicaca
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Three weeks before
Reserve a hotel in Puno - especially during high season (June
through August)
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One day before
Arrange day trips to Sillustani, and other pre-Columbian sites in the area
RESOURCES
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Chucuito Travel Information
(
www.chucuito.org
)
GETTING AROUND
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Air
Daily flights from and to Lima arrive and depart from the airport in Juliaca, about an
hour north of Puno
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Boat
Tour companies and ferries make jaunts to the most popular islands
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Bus
Minibuses connect the disparate points around town and beyond, while long-haul op-
erators make the journey to Cuzco and Arequipa
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Train
Thrice-weekly service to Cuzco - a popular tourist attraction, complete with glass-
walled observation car
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Walk
The way to get around the narrow streets of Puno - and Lake Titicaca's many car-
less islands
BE FOREWARNED
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Stay warm
Weather conditions are extreme; bring extra warm clothes - especially if you
are doing a homestay on one of the islands
