EspañolThe most important thing I should know:
What should I take for my trip?
During your visit to Lake Titicaca it is essential to know that the altitude of the lake in the city of Puno is 3,810 meters above sea level. So the solar radiation is strong, so we recommend always carry.
- Sunblock for the face and skin exposed to the sun.
- Hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Gel Alcohol to disinfect your hands.
- 01 bottle of water (you can buy it in the port of Puno)
In the same way the cold is very strong at night and with greater intensity in some months of the year (May, June) where the temperatures reach to descend below 0 ° degrees so you should always bring warm clothes and in the months of December to February it is very usual for it to rain for it to always carry a waterproof clothing and / or umbrella.
Will the ALTITUDE EVIL affect me in the city of Puno?
A problem although not so frequent that occurs in visitors to the city of Puno is the Altitude Malt symptoms range from headaches, feeling of weakness to nausea and vomiting. In case the body does not manage to adapt to the height and all these symptoms are present we recommend taking a rest and drinking hot drinks (especially Muña and Coca infusions) these drinks are typical of the area, they are usually complimentary in many hotels and help overcome the discomfort. If the symptoms persist you can try a very popular medicine Sorojchi Phills.
What is the temperature in Puno and TITICACA LAKE?
The weather in Puno is usually sunny all day with some exceptions in some months of the year, so we should avoid solar radiation with hats and sunscreens. As the afternoon falls, the weather tends to drop sharply when the sun sets, so we always advise you to wear a warm jacket.
What is a CLASSIC TOUR and a PRIVATE TOUR?
It is usually called a classic tour to a tour with departure times and visits already established and fixed that are made in shared service with different people of different nationalities, from different agencies and hotels the approximate number of people in this type of group is of 25 to 30 passengers.
A private excursion can be a person or a family traveling in groups. The schedules for this type of excursion varies and / or depend on the request of themselves, the price is also according to the type of these services.
