By train

Trains to and from Cuzco travel 3 times per week, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and if there are enough passengers, on Thursday as well. The train to Arequipa is only used for goods and no longer for passangers. The rail trip from Puno to Cuzco, which is run jointly by Peru Rail and Orient Express is spectacular, one of the world's great train journeys. It is not cheap - about US$220 (US$245 as per September 2011)one way. Don't look for the backpacker class for less money, it is not running anymore. The trip takes in Andean mountains and valleys of the Huatanay River, before reaching the Andean Plains, La Raya (the highest point of the route) and finally Cuzco.The train stops at La Raya for about 10 mins to allow passengers to get off. There are stalls selling local handicrafts e.g. alpaca sweaters, rugs, chess sets. Ensure that you bargain hard. Without a doubt, the best way of travelling to Cuzco and Macchu Picchu.

By bus

Daily buses depart to and from Cuzco and Arequipa. The ride from Cusco to Puno takes between 5 and 8 hours, depending on the bus company. TourPeru has a nice bus leaving at 8.30 a.m and p.m and arrives at 13.15 H and 1.15 a.m. respectively. Other companies often stop on the way, picking up passangers and salesmen, which delay the trip and often turn the bus into a driving,smelly restaurant. There are 3 companies leaving at 10.00 pm and arriving around 6.00 am in Puno; by no means take San Luis which have very bad busses!Inka express has a special touristbus starts at 7:30am in Puno with several stops to take photos on the inreressing points. It takes 8 hours to Cusco.
 

Church of St. John, Main Square, Pine Park, Museo Municipal Carlos Dreyer, Kuntur Mirador, Arco Deustua

Church of St. John

Chapel after a while it was elevated to the status of the Church, which now houses the image of the Blessed Virgin of the Candelaria.
According to some authors puneños the time, mention that at the time this church was the chapel of the ancient natives of the City of Puno and Puno Cathedral that was just dedicated to the use of Mestizos and Spanish at the time.

Main Square

Until 1925, in the middle was a fountain circular (similar to Arequipa ), made ​​of bronze and singular value, which was changed by the monument of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi hero of Arica , on the initiative of a special committee of Ladies Puno.

Pine Park

It is located in the center of town, a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas and united to it by the walkway Lima . In the center is the Monument to Dr. Manuel Pino, hero of the war with Chile , was built in 1901 by the town of Puno.
This building was mentioned as plain and simple, today is a modern building, which as always is home to the native population of Puno, is one of the most popular churches of Puno, is located in front of the Casona de San Carlos .

Museo Municipal Carlos Dreyer

The museum contains pieces of pottery , jewelry , textiles and sculptures lytic pre-Inca and Inca. It also has a collection coins and documents dating from the Spanish founded the city of Puno.

Kuntur Mirador

It means "house of the Condor "located at the top of the south west of the city and is a center of perception impressive landscape. From this viewpoint you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and lake. Visitors can access this special place on a road or take the 620 steps to reach the base of the monument erected in honor of the Andean bird.

Arco Deustua

This is another traditional place to walk, located north of the city, 3 blocks from Parque Pino. Puno monument built by the Peruvian honor the patriots who fought in the battles of Junín and Ayacucho .The date of construction is seen in the main part of the bow: 1847, is of carved stone gazebos with 2 sides.

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