Elevation Min.: 2,690 fasl (820 masl) (Lanlacuni Bajo)
Useful information for travelers
Puno
Max.: 15,502 fasl (4,725 masl) (San Antonio de Esquilache)
Temperature Max.: 57 °F (14 °C) / Min.: 37 °F (3 °C)
To make your visit an enjoyable one Go on excursions along known and signposted tourist routes.
Take your lodging information with you: name, address, and phone number.
Exchange money or withdraw cash from ATMs at banks or authorized stores. Do not accept help from strangers. You might be asked to show your original ID to enter a tourist attraction or establishment. To avoid altitude sickness, drink plenty of water and coca tea on your first day. Avoid alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Eat easy-to-digest food and do activities that do not require much effort. If you have high blood pressure, get medical advice.
During the rainy season (September to March) Wear warm waterproof clothing, a woolen cap, a hat, an umbrella, and remember to use sunscreen.
When registering your visit with Customs and Migration Remember that entering and leaving Peru does not require any payment. Filling out the Andean Migration Card (TAM) is simple, it does not require the help of third parties. If you are traveling with minors, carry their IDs and respective permits with you to avoid inconveniences.