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How long is the bus ride from Cusco to Lake Titicaca?
between 8 and 9 hours
The bus ride from Cusco to Lake Titicaca takes between 8 and 9 hours, making various stops along the way at archaeological sites, lookout points, rest stops and a restaurant.
Lake Titicaca, Spanish Lago Titicaca, the world’s highest lake navigable to large vessels, lying at 12,500 feet (3,810 metres) above sea level in the Andes Mountains of South America, astride the border between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east.
How do you get from Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu?
Another way to travel from Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca is by a comfortable bus. The bus ride is more like a tour with stops at attractions along the way. One of the stops is Andahuaylillas, where you can see La Capilla de Andahuaylillas. This is a beautiful 17th-century church with paintings from the Cuzco school.
How do you get from Lima to Machu Picchu?
To get from Lima to Machu Picchu, you have the following options:
- Go from Lima to Cusco using the Peru Hop bus. The route via Huacachina and Arequipa is recommended.
- Go from Lima to Cusco by plane.
- Take a tour or trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Ollantaytambo.
How long is the bus ride from Puno to Cusco?
around 6 hours
A bus from Puno to Cusco takes around 6 hours. It is full of gorgeous landscapes along the way. Flying is an option too, but again no direct flights from Puno are available, only from Juliaca.
Can you fly from Cusco to Puno?
The 387-mile (522 km) Cusco-Puno journey is a very popular one, and Peru’s train network still offers the classic ride from Cusco to Puno. You can also fly part of the way, to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca, and then take a private transfer to reach Puno.
Is Lake Titicaca worth visiting?
Definitely worth the trip if you stay on one of the remote islands of Lake Titicaca like Amantani. If you’re tight with time and only have a few hours to spend, then skip it. At best you’ll visit the floating islands of the Uros people near Puno and won’t enjoy it.
What is Lake Titicaca famous for?
Spanning the borders of Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake at 12,507ft (3,812m). The region is famous for its islands and crystal-clear waters as well as its festivals and archaeological sites.
How do I get from Juliaca airport to Puno?
Tourist buses run from the Juliaca airport to Puno (a 1-hr. trip), depositing travelers on Jirón Tacna for S/15. Rossy Tours (tel. 051/366-709) runs inexpensive combi taxis to the airport in Juliaca (picking passengers up at their hotels) for S/15 per person.