Puno is the capital of the Altiplano region of Peru and is the main town for visiting Lake Titicaca but within the area there are many Inca ruins to see.
It is official folklore centre of Peru and many music/dance festivals are held almost monthly. The most popular festival is the ‘Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria’ who is the patron of Puno, which is held in February. [edit text][editors]