Puno / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Puno
Puno sits about 3,800 metres above sea level beside Lake Titicaca, with a historic centre and viewpoints above the bay. The reed islands and Sillustani are excursions beyond the city. Plan a gradual ascent and allow time to acclimatise. If you develop symptoms of altitude illness, do not ascend further. Seek urgent medical help and descend if symptoms are severe or worsen. Check weather, travel conditions and access before setting out.
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Plaza de Armas and Puno Cathedral
Puno Cathedral faces the Plaza de Armas. From a public path on the square, frame its carved stone façade with part of the open plaza.
Search Google MapsParque Pino
Parque Pino lies by the San Juan church in central Puno. Use a path in the park to include the church façade and the square in one frame.
Search Google MapsArco Deustua
The stone Arco Deustua stands in Puno’s historic centre. From the public approach, include its arch and adjoining curved wings without blocking the path.
Search Google MapsParque de la Cultura Puno
This city park has planted areas, a fountain and pedestrian paths. Use a park path to frame the water feature with its greenery, respecting any barriers.
Search Google MapsMalecón Bahía de los Incas
The lakeside pedestrian promenade looks across Puno Bay. Include a stretch of the walkway and the water from the open promenade, keeping clear of restricted edges.
Search Google MapsMirador Puma Uta
Puma Uta overlooks Puno and the bay from the northern part of the city. From the viewpoint, combine the puma monument with the landscape. Arrange transport and check local conditions before visiting.
Search Google MapsUros floating islands
A community visit by boat brings you to the reed-built islands in Puno Bay. Wear a life jacket on the boat, and ask residents before taking portraits. From an agreed visitor area, frame a reed boat against the water. For commercial shoots with professional equipment in the reserve, clarify authorization with SERNANP beforehand.
Search Google MapsSillustani archaeological complex
Sillustani is an excursion outside Puno beside Lake Umayo. From the visitor route, photograph a stone burial tower with the lake in the background. Respect the site and follow local instructions.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- PROMPERÚ: practical visitor guide to Puno
- MINCETUR: Parque Pino inventory
- MINCETUR: San Juan church inventory
- MINCETUR: Arco Deustua inventory
- MINCETUR: Parque de la Cultura inventory
- MINCETUR: Mirador Puma Uta inventory
- PROMPERÚ: Uros community tourism
- MINCETUR: Titicaca National Reserve
- PROMPERÚ and SERNANP: responsible nature travel
- PROMPERÚ: Sillustani burial towers
- MINCETUR: Sillustani archaeological complex
- UK Foreign Office: Peru safety and security
- SERNANP: authorization for professional commercial filming in protected areas
- PROMPERÚ and SERNANP: Titicaca National Reserve visitor guide
- PROMPERÚ, Puno city elevation
- NaTHNaC, altitude illness and acclimatisation