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All the interesting sites in Puno, Peru?
Im going on a trip to Peru and want to know if any intersting or historic sites in Puno. Thanks
Puno borders of Lake Titicaca highest navigable lake in the world, celebrations of the Feast of the Virgen de la Candelaria "and the Regional Dance Competition Native. Many houses in Puno, as well as surrounding cities, are half finished. This is done so that residents do not pay taxes.Much of the economy of the city based on the black market, fueled by cheap goods smuggled in from Bolivia.Puno is known as the "Folkloric Capital of Peru." Puno is an important region agricultural and livestock llama, vicuna and alpaca. I hope that helps
Visiting Peru’s Historic Sites
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Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu $10.85 Caldecott Honor-winner Ted Lewin takes readers on a thrilling journey to the wilds of Peru in this story of Hiram Bingham, who, in 1911, carved a treacherous path through snake-filled jungles and across perilous mountains in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the Incas. Guided the last steps by a young Quechua boy, however, he discovered not the rumored lost city, but the ruins of Machu Picchu… |
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The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 2nd: Includes The Vilcabamba Trail and Lima City Guide $17.95 The Inca Trail from Cuzco to Machu Picchu is South America’s most popular hike. This practical guide includes 27 detailed trail maps, plans of eight Inca sites, plus guides to Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu. Fully updated new edition includes detailed new guide to the Vilcabamba Trail. … |
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