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Its devoted crew happily gives guided tours. With prior notice, enthusiasts may even be able to see the engine
fired up. The ship also motors across the lake seven times a year - though you will have to find out for yourself if
it's still powered by llama dung.
NEED TO KNOW
36-9329;
www.yavari.org
;
admission by donation;
8am-1pm & 3-5:30pm; per person incl break-
fast S99
MUSEO CARLOS DREYER
(Conde de Lemos 289; admission with English-speaking guide S15; 9:30am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Around
the corner from Casa del Corregidor, this museum houses a fascinating collection of
Puno-related archaeological artifacts and art. Upstairs there are three mummies and a full-
scale fiberglass
chullpa
(funerary tower).
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COCA MUSEUM
( 36-5087; Deza 301; admission S5; 9am-1pm & 3-8pm)
Tiny and quirky, this museum offers
lots of interesting (if not well-presented) information about the coca plant and its many
uses. What makes it truly worthwhile, however, are the colorful displays of traditional
costumes worn in Puno's vibrant street parades.
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Tours
Agencies abound and competition is fierce, leading to touting in streets and bus terminals,
undeliverable promises, and prices so low as to undercut fair wages . Several of the cheap-
er tour agencies have reputations for ripping off islanders, with whom travelers stay
overnight. Island-hopping tours, even with the better agencies, can be formulaic.
The following agencies offer responsible tours:
35-3979;
www.titicacaperu.com
;
Deustua 576, 2nd l)
Has both classic and 'non-touristy' tours.
Longtime agency with positive community involvement.
