| Location The department of
Puno is located in the south
eastern region of the county
on the Collao plateau, on
the shore of Lake Titicaca |
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Area 72 012,27 km2 |
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Altitude 3 827 m.a.s.l. |
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Weather maximum 19º C and minimum 2º
C. The rainy season runs from December through
April. |
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Access |
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By land
The most recommended is the Lima-Arequipa-Juliaca-Puno
route (1 335 km) which takes about 24 h drive. |
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By air
There are daily flights to Juliaca from Lima
(about 1 h 45 minutes) and from Arequipa (about
45 minutes). |
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By railroad
Trains offer service from Arequipa to Puno (258
km and about 8 h) crossing the highlands at
Crucero Alto (4 490 m.a.s.l.). |
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