Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Puno is known as Peru's
capital folklõrica
(folkloric capital) - its Virgen de la Can-
delaria parades are televised across the nation - and the associated drinking is the stuff of
legend (
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)
. Good times aren't restricted to religious festivals, though: some of
Peru's most convivial bars are found in Puno .
Sights & Activities
Puno is handily compact. If you've got energy to spare, you can walk into the center from
the port or the bus terminals; otherwise, hop into a
mototaxi
. Everything in the town cen-
ter is within easy walking distance. Jirón Lima, the main pedestrian street, fills in the early
evening as
puneños
(inhabitants of Puno) come out to promenade.