Bus Tickets from
Cusco to Puno

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM CUSCO TO PUNO

TicketsBolivia.com offers several bus travel options to make this journey:

• Direct trip: There are direct buses from Cusco to Puno. It takes about 7 hours from Cusco to Puno. Buses leave from the main bus terminal in Cusco located Via de Evitamiento. The bus companies offering this service are: Transzela (lie-flat bus).
• Tourist bus: There are also bus companies who offer touristic transportation from Cusco to Puno. Tourist bus companies operating on this route are Inka Express and Wonder Peru Expedition. These tours will stop to allow passengers to take pictures, provide lunch and snacks, and organize guided tours on the way of archeological sites in English and Spanish.

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SOME TOURISTIC INFORMATION THAT CAN BE OF INTEREST

• Catedral de Puno: This 18th-century Baroque cathedral towers over the city center.
  
• Casa del Corregidor: This17th-century colonial building is supposed to be one of the oldest in the city. Nowadays, it hosts a small artisans store as well as a popular café.
  
• Uros Floating Islands: Created by the Uros people, the islands have been artificially made from the native totora reed. The Uros meticulously maintain their traditional homes and welcome visitors.
  
• Amantani Island: Further away than the Uros Islands, Amantani Island provides a fascinating and authentic insight into local indigenous culture. Tourists can choose to spend a night there thanks to community-run initiatives.
  
• Taquile Island: Another island well worthy of a visit is Taquile, typically included on an Amantaní tour. Smaller yet more developed, the island is famous throughout Peru for its textiles. You can also visit archaeological sites and enjoy breathtaking views of the lake.
  
• Sillustani: Back on the mainland, Sillustani is an intriguing pre-Inca burial ground. The tombs, which are built above ground in funeral towers called chullpas, are the vestiges of Aymara people, who were conquered by the Inca Empire in the 15th century.
  
• Restaurants: Enjoy the fresh fish from the lake and Peruvian food from one of its many restaurants and cafes.
  
• Accommodation: There are plenty of options in Puno to choose depending on your budget. You can also spend a night on Amantani Island in a family homestay.