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.
When hiring tourist services Check the list of authorized travel and tourism agencies in IPERÚ Puno.
Avoid hiring services that are offered out loud outside land or air transport terminals or in the street. It is advisable to get information from more than one formal company before hiring a service. Visit their offices and request details in writing of the terms of service and cancellation policies. When buying products or contracting a service, request the corresponding payment receipt. Take authorized taxis in air and land terminals, or from formal companies. Avoid taking street taxis.
In case of non-compliance To file a complaint, request the Complaints Book. You can also request assistance from IPERÚ or the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI). Keep in mind that tourist services with very low costs do not guarantee good service.
If you need help IPERÚ PUNO Plaza de Armas (+51-51) 365-088 On the corner of Jr. Deustua and Jr. Lima iperupuno@promperu.gob.pe Inca Manco Cápac Airport, Juliaca (+51-1) 616-7300 extension 3024 Arrivals Hall iperupunoapto@promperu.gob.pe
(+51) 944-492-314 iperu@promperu.gob.pe
Land Transport Terminal (+51-51) 208-310 Jr. 1o de Mayo 703, primer nivel, bloque 1, barrio César Vallejo iperupunoterminal@promperu.gob.pe Tourism Police Station (+51-51) 352-303 Jr. Deustua 538, Puno Open 24/7 deptur.puno@policia.gob.pe