Capital of folklore and Peruvian highlands, this region is inherited from a transcendental cultural, historical, ethnological and mythological legacy; its the center of the conjunction of the two great cultures Quechua and Aymara, which have originated an incomparable richness in customs, rites and beliefs. It is located on the banks of the legendary “Lake Titicaca”, the highest navigable lake in the world, from whose waters, according to legend, emerged the founders of the magnificent Inca Empire. Its cultural and ethnological attractions, coupled with the colorful and warmth of its people, have made Puno and its surroundings a must visit for tourism in its different facets. The ruins of Sillustani, Pukara, Chucuito, Cutimbo and Molloco, vestiges of his glorious past; the islands Uros, Taquile, Amantani and the community of Llachón, of unbeatable landscapes and ancient ways traditions; the villages of Chucuito, Juli, Pomata and Lampa, which retain their colonial wealth; make this area one of the must-sees in a country visit.