Is Puno Peru safe?
Puno is a small city of 120,000 inhabitants. Like any city there are areas that are more dangerous than others. Our advice is to stay in the central touristic area of Puno that tends to be safer and better policed. The Islands on the Lake have very low crime and are very safe to travel around.
How much is a bus from Lima to Cusco?
Lima to Cusco by bus A bus ticket costs on average 27 USD. Also, traveling by bus will cost you from 24 USD.
How long is the bus ride from Puno to Arequipa?
Puno to Arequipa Bus Service
| Avg. Bus Duration | : 6 hrs 15 mins |
|---|---|
| Earliest Bus | : 04:30 |
| Last Bus | : 23:00 |
| Daily Bus Services | : 17 |
| Bus Companies | : Tour Peru, 4M Express, Turismo Puma |
Does Puno Peru have an airport?
Puno does not have an airport; the nearest is Aeropuerto Manco Capac (tel. 051/322-905) in Juliaca, 45km (28 miles) north of Puno. 01/213-8300; www.lan.com) flies daily from Lima and Arequipa to Juliaca; flights start at about $139 one-way from Lima. Tourist buses run from the Juliaca airport to Puno (a 1-hr.
Is Lake Titicaca worth seeing?
Definitely worth the trip if you stay on one of the remote islands of Lake Titicaca like Amantani. If you’re tight with time and only have a few hours to spend, then skip it. At best you’ll visit the floating islands of the Uros people near Puno and won’t enjoy it.
How many days should I spend in Lima?
How many days to spend in Lima Peru? Two days is enough to see the main highlights in Lima Peru. But if you have a third day, I have a fun day trip recommendation for you at the end of this post.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
3 days
You will want at least 3 days in the Cusco area. You have to be in Cusco for at least 2 nights before the Inca Trail for acclimatization purposes. You will want a day for Cusco. A day for Pisac (walk down from the top of the ruins to the village) and the ruins north of Cusco (don’t miss Sacsayhuaman).
How long is the bus ride from Cusco to Puno?
8 hrs 40 mins
Cusco to Puno Bus Service
| Avg. Bus Duration | : 8 hrs 40 mins |
|---|---|
| Buses depart from | : Cusco |
| Bus arrives in | : Puno |
| Cheapest Bus | : PEN 35.00 |
| Earliest Bus | : 00:45 |
What is the closest airport to Puno Peru?
Aeropuerto Manco Capac
Puno does not have an airport; the nearest is Aeropuerto Manco Capac (tel. 051/322-905) in Juliaca, 45km (28 miles) north of Puno. LAN (tel. 01/213-8300; www.lan.com) flies daily from Lima and Arequipa to Juliaca; flights start at about $139 one-way from Lima.
How many days do you need in Lake Titicaca?
How long should I stay in Lake Titicaca? Two or three days is a good amount of time to explore the region’s highlights. Guided tours depart from Puno each day to nearby islands and archaeological sites.
Is Lima worth visiting?
Lima is worth seeing It’s home to more than a quarter of Peru’s roughly 30 million people, has wonderful food, the beautiful Miraflores district (where you can drink while overlooking beaches lined with small rocks that form eye-catching patterns each time the tide rolls out) and excellent museums.