Puno was the hub of the civilisation which flourished around Lake Titicaca and spawned the Tiahuanaco culture, whose classical period has been located in the 3rd century A.D.

Lake Titicaca – chulpas (stone cylinder-shaped tombs) at Sillustani – colonial churches in Puno and Juli – islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantani – municipal museum – museum of popular art.