Peru · Walking Tour

2-Hour Puno Walking Tour with Huajasapata Hill and Cathedral

2 Hours Round trip from Puno Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Panoramic views of Puno and Lake Titicaca from Huajasapata Hill
02 See the first Inca Manco Capac sculpture from a famous Puno viewpoint
03 Visit the baroque-style Puno Cathedral with rock engravings shaped by local and foreign cultures
04 Learn about the Virgin of Candelaria at San Juan Temple, where Peru's largest annual celebration takes place
05 Stroll through Puno's Main Square and along JR Lima to the Deustua Arch

Enjoy a walking tour of Puno, a city on the shores of Lake Titicaca in Peru. Start at Huajasapata Hill for panoramic views of the city, the first Inca Manco Capac sculpture, and the breathtaking blue waters of Lake Titicaca. Continue to see two 600-year-old houses, the baroque-style Puno Cathedral, the Main Square, and the San Juan Temple, home to the Virgin of Candelaria, the city's patron saint. The tour ends with a stroll to the Deustua Arch.

Appreciate the view of the first Inca Manco Capac sculpture, the breathtaking blue waters of Lake Titicaca, and the city of Puno.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Puno, Lake Titicaca

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Puno Landmarks and Huajasapata Hill Walk

Meet your tour guide and begin the tour with panoramic views from Huajasapata Hill, a famous viewpoint in Puno. Appreciate the view of the first Inca Manco Capac sculpture, the breathtaking blue waters of Lake Titicaca, and the city of Puno.
Head down the streets to see two 600-year-old houses that remain standing to this day as a testament to the strength of civilization.
See the baroque-style Puno Cathedral, with its unique architectural details and rock engravings influenced by a mix of local and foreign cultures.
Continue walking to the Main Square, which has a beautiful pool in the center and decorations that offer insight into the local culture of Puno.
Walk along JR Lima, the city's main street, and continue to the second square where the San Juan Temple is located. Here, you will see the Virgin of Candelaria, the city's patron saint. Peru's largest celebration is held here every February, when thousands of people take to the streets in devotion to her.
Stroll along Independence Street toward the Deustua Arch to reach the end of the tour.