Arequipa and the country of Bolivia; however, it doesn't have a relevant connection with the capital of Peru, Lima. Despite the fact that Peru is a relatively small country, it can take about 20 hours to reach the city of Puno from Lima via Arequipa (818 miles - 1,310 kms.) and about 24 hours via Cusco (820 miles - 1,313 kms.)
Puno can be visited by air, by land, and via Titicaca Lake if coming from La Paz, Bolivia. The Airport Inca Manco Capac of Juliaca receives direct flights from Lima and Cusco. The port of Puno receives small catamarans coming from La Paz. (This is a tourist service with stops at a few islands on the way.) The cities of Juliaca and Puno can be accessed by road from Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, and Arequipa. It is important to know that the Panamerica Route doesn't include the Region of Puno. Also, there are several roads in bad condition which shouldn't be traveled. (You should ask for advice before planning a road trip in Peru.)
The city of Puno is small; however, moving around in it or traveling by road from or to other cities in Peru can be a challenge due to the complicated layout of the city and its aggressive drivers. Also, if you don't speak Spanish and/or you aren't a very cautious or defensive driver, it is better to hire someone else for the task. Walking around downtown Puno during the day is fairly safe. (Travelers still need to be cautious, as they would in any other major city around the world.) At night, it is better to hire the services of a trustworthy company to take you around.
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Puno is an important tourist destination and many travelers include Titicaca Lake in their itineraries when going from Arequipa to Cusco and vice versa. Highway 34A, which covers the route from Arequipa to Juliaca or Puno and from those points to Cusco (Highway 3-S) has one lane per side and some areas are curvywith steep drop-offs. Drivers need to be very cautious when traveling by road; it is not recommended to travel at night. Also, Juliaca and Puno can be reached coming from Chivay where the Colca Canyon is located.
There are dozens of bus companies operating the route to Puno and Juliaca but not all of them have been authorized to operate and most importantly aren't safe for traveling. Below is a list of bus companies which are known to offer a good service:
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Puno offers a variety of private transportation companies offering awide range of quality service; however, many of them aren't licensed to operate. If an English-speaking driver is needed, a travel agency should be contacted to make arrangements. A traveler should never take a cab from the streets due to the high number of people robbed in cabs. Below is a list of reliable transportation companies:
Provides a private service. It can be reached at 72-7433 or 36-71 71 . (If calling from outside Peru add 01 1-51-51 in front of the number.)
Renting a car in Puno or Juliaca is not an easy task since there are not reliable companies offering the service. Cities like Arequipa, Cusco, and Lima allow renters to drop off cars in other cities, but the fee charged is very high and it is better not to do it. If the traveler is looking for a road trip around Puno, it is recommended to hire the services of a tour operator, travel agency ,or a trustworthy taxicompany.
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