Sacred waters of Lake Titicaca and indigenous reed islands at 3,812m (12,507 ft) in Puno, Peru

High Altiplano

Puno & Lake Titicaca

The Highest Navigable Lake on Earth & The Birthplace of Incan Mythology

Altitude Range

12,507 ft (3,812 m)

Average Climate

39°F – 61°F (4°C – 16°C)

Best Season

May to October (Sunny crisp days, cold starlit nights)

About Puno & Lake Titicaca

Resting at 12,500 feet above sea level between Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is an immense sapphire sea under an intense Altiplano sky. Home to the pre-Incan Uros people who live upon buoyant floating totora reed islands, and Taquile Island, celebrated by UNESCO for master male knitters preserving thousand-year-old weaving traditions.

Top Regional Highlights

Uros Floating Reed Islands boat navigation

Taquile Island UNESCO master weavers

Sillustani Necropolis funerary towers overlooking Lake Umayo

Amantaní Island homestay with indigenous families

Expert Insider Tips

•Puno is high (12,500 ft); visit after spending a few days in Arequipa or Cusco to ensure your body is fully acclimatized.
•Night temperatures can drop below freezing—pack thermal base layers and windproof jackets.
•The sun's UV rays are intense at this altitude; wide-brim hats and SPF 50+ sunscreen are indispensable.

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