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Feast of St James
Celebrated mostly on Isla Taquile on July 25.
FESTIVAL
Our Lady of Mercy
Held on September 24.
FESTIVAL
Sleeping
Casa Panq'arani $$
( 36-4892, 951-677-005;
www.casapanqarani.com
;
Jirón Arequipa 1086;
s/tw/d incl breakfast S70/120/130; )
A delightful find, this traditional Puno home has a
flower-filled courtyard and inviting rooms lining a second-floor balcony. But the real
draw is the sincere hospitality of owners Edgar and Consuelo. Rooms are ample, with
comfortable beds with crocheted bedspreads and fresh flowers. There are ample sunny
spots for lounging. Don't miss the opportunity to try Consuelo's gourmet altiplano cook-
ing (meals S30 with advance request).
B&B
LUXURY HOTEL
Casa Andina Private Collection $$$
( 213-9739;
www.casa-andina.com
; Av Sesqui Centenario 1970; d incl breakfast from
US$446; )
On the outskirts of Puno, with lovely lakeside ambience, the exclusive
version of this upscale chain features 46 rooms, gardens and a gourmet restaurant. It even
has its own train stop for those coming from Cuzco. The look is rustic chic. Rooms fea-
ture impeccable white linens and subtle decor, some with chimneys and all with oxygen to
help acclimatize. Credit cards accepted.
Colón Inn $$
( 35-1432;
www.coloninn.com
; Tacna 290; s/d/tr incl breakfast S150/180/225; )
An elegant European-owned
casona
with helpful staff, part of its charm is the Republican-
era building, decorated with Cuzco-school paintings, frescos and a covered courtyard. The
onsite restaurant specializes in Belgian and French cuisine; reservations are recommen-
ded. Rooms are smallish but with all amenities, while shared spaces are sumptuously co-
lonial.
HOTEL
Casa Andina Classic $$$
HOTEL
