Top Puno Food & Drink

The floating islands of Uros are a must-see attraction at Lake Titicaca. Learn about traditional life on the floating islands with this tour from Puno, which takes you directly to the islands for free time to explore. Take photos, visit with local families, and walk around the incredible islands before returning to your Puno hotel.

Seize the opportunity to explore the largest navigable lake in the world, lake Titicaca. On this guided tour, you’ll visit the famous man-made Uros Islands which date back to pre-colonial days and later immerse yourself with the locals on Amantani island. Get away from the hustle and bustle of Puro and discover life on the water.

Indulge in Puno's culinary delights on this midday food tour, starting at Parque Pino. Begin with a sweet alfajor, a pastry filled with dulce de leche. Then, enjoy a savory Bolivian salteña, a juicy empanada with meat and vegetables, embodying Andean cuisine. The stroll through Puno’s historic streets leads us to a cozy café for coati coffee, a unique regional specialty processed by coatis in Puno's jungles. Next, immerse yourself in the bustling central market, sampling exotic Amazonian fruits like sweet granadilla, tangy aguaymanto (goldenberry), and creamy chirimoya, a blend of banana, pear, and vanilla flavors. Continue your gastronomic journey with kankacho ayavireño, tender slow-roasted lamb bursting with regional flavors. Of course, no Peruvian tour is complete without ceviche, freshly marinated in zesty lime and aromatic spices. Conclude your experience with chicha de maíz, a refreshing, lightly fermented ancestral corn beverage. Book your spot now!

Peru’s “Route of the Sun” runs between Cusco and Puno, linking the Inca heartland with Late Titicaca. Maximize your travel time when you transfer between Cusco and Puno on this convenient bus trip, complete with a delicious buffet lunch. Stop at San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, famed for its murals, Raqch’i, an Inca archaeological site, and Museo Litico Pucara, home to pre-Inca monoliths. Upgrade to include entrance fees.