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"The City of Kings", as Lima is known, was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and became the center of Spanish power in Peru, during the colonial period.The urban planning of Lima is one of the colonial models in South America. Lima is known for its social, economical and cultural growth and stands out as the cultural center of Latin America; besides that, Lima is the home of San Marcos National University, the most ancient from America, founded in 1551.Lima is famous for being the viceroyalty capital of Peru and one of the cities most important of South America in the spanish regime period; after its independance in 1821 the city became the republic's capital. Before this period, the Baroque and Neoclassical style took the power on the streets, impregnating those architectural styles in the main constructions. The capital counts a high variety of tourist attractions that combine history and modernity, as you can see on the Historical Center. Another strong point of Lima is the food, there are many restaurants from the 3 Peruvian regions where you can live a complete gastronomical experience, given that the population is multicultural and mostly migrant. Live Peru from one of its corners, and enjoy tasting the culture that Peru offers you!
Lima, the capital of Peru, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, coastal landscapes, and world-renowned gastronomy. Visitors can explore colonial architecture, enjoy fresh seafood dishes like ceviche, and discover cultural landmarks such as Plaza Mayor, Miraflores, and Barranco.
Lima has a mild and humid climate throughout the year:
Summer (December - April): Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), with sunny days.
Winter (May - November): Cooler temperatures between 14°C and 19°C (57°F to 66°F), with mist and high humidity.
Location: Av. La Paz 463, Miraflores.
Price: From S/ 350 per night.
Description: A modern hotel with comfortable rooms, a gym, and an excellent restaurant.
Location: Av. Alcanfores 465, Miraflores.
Price: From S/ 150 per night.
Description: A stylish and budget-friendly hotel with a coworking space and bar.
Location: Av. Pedro de Osma 301, Barranco.
Average Price: S/ 500+ per person.
Description: One of the world's top restaurants, offering a unique tasting menu inspired by Peru's ecosystems.
Location: Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores.
Average Price: Between S/ 80 and S/ 150.
Description: A popular seafood restaurant famous for its ceviche and tiraditos.
Ceviche: Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, accompanied by corn and sweet potato.
Lomo Saltado: Stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, and fries, served with rice.
Pisco Sour: Peru’s iconic cocktail made with pisco, lime juice, and egg white.
Plaza Mayor: The historical center with colonial buildings like the Government Palace and Cathedral.
Parque Kennedy: A lively park in Miraflores known for its cats and artisanal markets.
Huaca Pucllana: An ancient adobe pyramid located in the heart of Miraflores.
Peru’s Independence Day (July 28-29): Parades, fireworks, and traditional festivities.
Lima Anniversary (January 18): Celebrations with music and cultural events.
Alpaca Wool Products: Sweaters, scarves, and ponchos made from high-quality alpaca wool.
Peruvian Coffee and Chocolate: Premium products from different regions of Peru.
Handcrafted Silver Jewelry: Unique designs inspired by Andean culture.
Transportes Moquegua Turismo
Turismo Tacna Internacional
Buses depart from the main terminal in the city center.
Buses arrive at terminals located in La Victoria, San Martín de Porres, or Ate.
On the pre-Hispanic period, Puno was the settlement place of different human groups, who will finish being part of the first settlement of the Pucará culture. During this period, there were built big constructions of pyramidal shape. This kind of monumental architecture was peculiar of the Pucará and Tiahuanaco cultures, which also shared the territory. With the disappearance of the Tiahuanaco, during the 12th and 13th centuries, different kingdoms were born: Kollas, Lupacas and Pacajes.When the colonial period started, on the 15th century, Puno started its transformation into a inhabited center of commercial exchange, that little by little would be enriched with the multiculturalism of its visitors. This growth continued until half the 18th century, because Puno had taken relevance for being a mining settlement and a crossing territory between the most important cities of the region. In 1776 Puno ended being part of the viceroyalty of Peru, starting to being part of the viceroyalty of Río de la Plata, although it integrated again to Peru in 1796.On the Republic period, on the 19th century, the population of Puno was over the 6000 residents and the commercial development turned around different activities, as the agriculture and the textile, between other new industries. The University San Carlos de Puno was also founded, what motivated a bigger development of the culture, what favoured the new urban configuration that the city was taking.Nowadays Puno is a relevant city for the economic growth of the country, besides being considered the cultural capital of Peru. The tourism has grown quite a lot the last years, motivating the construction of an adequate infrastructure to receive the new visitors that each year come to 300.000 people.
You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Peru by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.pe/en/ . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.pe/en/ and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in redbus.pe/en/ , passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Peru. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed when you click the “FPX (Peru Online Bank Transfer).
In order to make your trip cheaper, redBus offers different discounts, which you can find out here: https://www.redbus.pe/info/OfferTerms
The distance between the cities is 1510 km approximately.
The trip takes 22 hours approximately.
On redBus, you will find many departures at different times
You can travel through the following companies: Civa, Excluciva, and Peruhops.
Civa has the most daily departures from Lima to Puno.
There are many departure points in Lima where you can board your bus to Puno, like La Victoria and Javier Prado.
Yes, you can travel with your DNI or passport even if it has expired.
For children, it is necessary to also present a notarial authorization, signed by the parents allowing the trip, with their IDs attached to the document. In case of the decease of any of the parents, or if the child is only recognized by one of them, the consent of the surviving parent will be enough.
Unfortunately, no. However, you can reschedule the travel date by contacting the bus operator. This feature is limited to just a few companies.
As a prevention measure against COVID-19, bus operators do NOT hand lunch to the passengers during the trip, so we recommend you to eat before boarding.
As a world-renown touristic destination, Puno has a vast selection of lodging. Many of them offer a unique cultural experience, from the majestic lake Titicaca view suites to the beautiful rooms decorated with original textiles from the region.
Puno's gastronomy maintains a legacy in their dishes that went from generation to generation. Nowadays it delights tourists around the world. Enjoy a steamy sancochado to warm yourself from the cold wheater or a fried trucha on one of the Titicaca lake's floating islands.
● Mojsa Restaurant
- 365 Lima street, Puno
- Prices: From S/ 20.00
● La Table del Inca
- 239 Ancash street, Puno
- Precio: From S/ 15.00
● Alma Bar Restaurante
- 1970 Sesqui Centenario avenue, Hotel Casa Andina Premium Puno, Puno
- Prices: From S/ 65.00
● La Casona Restaurant
- 576 Deustua street, Puno
- Prices: From S/ 35.00
● La Estancia Grill
- Libertad 137 street, Puno
- Prices: From S/ 40.00
● Plaza Major: Located in the heart of the city is the Plaza Major, a place where you could admire the colonial architecture of the Puno Cathedral, also known as San Carlos Borromeo Basilica. The Plaza Major is the stage of the many festivities organized by the town hall, such as the festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria, which is Peru's biggest religious festival.
● Titicaca lake: The highest navigable lake in the world (at approximately 3,810 meters above sea level) and a key ecosystem in Andean culture.
● Uros Islands: A group of floating islands made of totora reeds, inhabited by ancestral communities that maintain their indigenous customs and offer a unique experience of lake life.
● Taquile Island: A destination known for its breathtaking landscapes, peaceful atmosphere, and textile tradition; its community practices local community organization and produces highly prized textiles.
● Amantaní Island: A sacred place with a strong Andean worldview, the setting for rituals such as Pachatata and Pachamama, which symbolize the relationship between heaven and earth.
● Suasi Island: A small, quiet island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca, ideal for disconnecting, walking, and enjoying nature.
● Yavarí Museum: An old British ship restored and converted into a floating museum on the lake; you can visit to learn about its history and, if you wish, even spend the night on board.
● Ccotos: A community on the shore of the lake that offers natural viewpoints over the islands, hiking trails, a small museum with ancient ceramics, and authentic local culture.
● Carlos Dreyer Museum: Located in the home of the famous German painter, photographer, and collector Carlos Dreyer, you will find a large collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial pieces from the region, as well as original paintings and photographs by the painter.
● February 2nd to 11th - Main day of the Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria : Known as Peru's biggest religious festival. It is celebrated with many activities, filled with dances, music, and unique colors from many Quechua, Aimara, and Half-blooded traditions from the region.
● May 3rd - Alasita's festival: Religious festivity that commemorates the finding of the wood log that Jesus Christ was crucified. The main activity is the annual mass, followed by a procession around the city. During the procession, believers take "Alasitas" with them to be blessed by the Sacred Cross. This "Alasitas" represents everyone's desires, hoping these little handcrafts will become real someday.
● 24th June - Inti Raymi: It was the most important religious festival from the Inca empire. It celebrates the winter solstice, which marks the beginning of the harvest season. It is a festival filled with colors and joy that surprises every tourist that attends this event.
● November 4th - Puno's Anniversary: Puno celebrates its anniversary every November 4th since 1669. It is a celebration filled with parties, parades, fireworks, gastronomical festivals, beauty pageants, and more.
To move around Puno without issues, you can choose between these options:
- Minibus: This is the most economical option. The price range is from S/2.00 to S/6.00, depending on the distance.
- Taxi: If you are with friends or family, this might be as economical as the minibus. The price range goes from S/6.00 to S/.15.00, depending on the distance.
- Walk: If it is a short distance, ¡Walking is the best option! You can enjoy the fresh air of the Peruvian high plateau.
Puno by bus: You can reach Puno by land. The trip takes 22 hours approximately.
Some of Puno’s main dishes are:
• Chairo: A thick, nutritious soup made with chuño (dried potatoes), potatoes, beans, and meat such as lamb or chalona, ideal for the cold climate of the highlands.
• Chupe de quinua: Soup made with quinoa, vegetables, and fish or seafood, very energetic and healthy.
• Pesque de Quinua: Creamy stew with quinoa, milk, butter, and cheese, traditional and comforting.
• Alpaca chicharron: Browned alpaca meat, accompanied by potatoes, chuño, or serrano corn; nutritious and low in fat.
• Chawlla Thimpu: Traditional soup from Lake Titicaca with fish (such as carachi), potatoes, chuño, and aromatic herbs. - Papaliza soup.
Some of the souvenirs you can get in Puno are:
- Handmade crafts.
- Coffee.
- Textiles from Uros Island.
- Totora-made baskets.
- Alasitas dolls.
Puno is located in the southeast of Peru, at 3800 m.a.s.l. Puno has become one of the most important cities for the economic growth of the country. It is also known as the folkloric capital of Peru. Tourism has considerably grown in the last few years, which motivated the government to build proper infrastructure to receive thousands of tourists all year long.
● Excluciva
● Civa
● Peruhop
Thanks to its beautiful landscapes, colorful festivals, and streets filled with history, Puno is one of the most visited cities in Peru, offering unique experiences for those who want to explore this cheerful city,
Are you thinking about taking a vacation, a business trip or want to visit your family in Puno, do not worry! at redBus you can find the best prices from the most important bus companies in Peru, just check the list of companies and schedules that appear in the results and get the best rates with the best low-cost prices so that your trip is not only comfortable and enjoyable but also economical. so do not hesitate and buy your ticket at redBus.
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