Shadows in the puna: the enigmatic andean cat
Have you ever heard of the feline that walks through the puna without leaving a trace? On the summits where the wind cuts like a knife and the rocks hold the memory of the gods, there is a being that the elders name in a low voice: the Andean cat,…
Did you know that the high plateau is a natural pharmacy? discover the medicinal herbs of Puno
There is an exact moment when you arrive in Puno and feel it in your chest. The air changes, becomes lighter, and your body lets you know that you are on another level. That is the instant when the adventure truly begins. But anyone who has walked through these lands…
The true owners of the puno high plateau: silent guardians of the andes
Have you ever felt the thrill of crossing paths with a wild animal in its natural habitat? Forget cages and zoos. On the plains of Puno, the adventure is real. Here, the landscape is the stage and the local wildlife is the star of a silent spectacle that few have…
Adventure through the hidden wonders of the high plateau: discover the quechua route and which places to visit
When you travel to popularly known destinations, some questions usually arise: what other places might this destination be hiding? Could there be another site that surprises us during the trip? Coincidentally, concerns like these lead us to explore beyond what we already know, revealing the hidden secrets that many host…
Comprehensive assistance protocol: response guide for the traveller
At Puno Tours, we take the health of our travellers into account, which is why this blog will help you take immediate action to ensure that your experience in Puno is safe. At the same time, you will also be able to obtain help from specialised organisations that will assist…
Ancestral energies? mysticism? have you ever wondered about the secrets that surround Puno cultures? let’s discover them.
Thinking about vast ancestral knowledge can take us through a great valley full of doubts and mysteries, but let us remember that the natural and the supernatural are closely linked. Although in our society we may see the supernatural as something extraordinary, remote, something separate from our lives, or we…
Enjoy your meal, friend! Discover the best restaurants in Puno to taste the delicious local and national gastronomy
Who hasn't been there? You're traveling, enjoying your vacation in a place you're visiting for the first time, and your appetite kicks in, but at the same time, that common doubt arises: Where are we going to eat now? Where are the good restaurants around here? This uncertainty usually ends…
Andean flavours of the high plateau: Discover the typical culinary delights of our region
You have surely heard something about Peru, starting with Machu Picchu, a national emblem, and of course its exquisite gastronomy, which for several years was listed as one of the best gastronomic destinations in the world. Puno’s gastronomy is not far behind, as it reaffirms this recognition with a wide…
Don’t let altitude sickness stop you from making that dream trip come true, tips to counteract soroche
Altitude sickness is caused by a lack of oxygen in the body as you ascend to high-altitude places above 2,500 metres above sea level. “Hypobaric hypoxia”, caused by the decrease in the partial pressure of environmental oxygen associated with the drop in barometric pressure, secondary to the increase in altitude,…