Puno & Lake Titicaca, Peru

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Puno is a high-altitude city in southern Peru, sitting on the shores of Lake Titicaca at around 3,800 metres above sea level — one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia. The lake is famous for its extraordinary floating islands, handcrafted from totora reeds by the indigenous Uros people, as well as the larger inhabited islands of Taquile and Amantaní, known for their traditional Quechua communities and textiles. Travellers come to explore the lake by boat, experience Andean culture up close, and witness some of the most dramatic high-plateau scenery in South America. Puno itself is also considered the folklore capital of Peru, celebrated for its vibrant festivals, particularly the Fiesta de la Candelaria.