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Puno's city is in the shore northwest
of the highest navigable lake of the world. This one partially surrounded
by the hills Machallata, Azoguini, Pirhua Pirhuani and Cancharani,
to a height of 3,827 meters on the level of the sea.
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Plaza of Armas.
Its outline is later to the coming of Lemos's Virrey Conde and has had
several modifications. . At the moment in its centric part is the monument
in memory of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, hero of the War of the Pácifico.
Also one finds in his sides the Palace of Justice , the municipal palace
and Puno's cathedral.
Huajsapata Hill.
It is a place with deep traditional and historical meaning for the puno's
town is a mute witness of glorious and unfortunate events of Puno's history.
Pino Park.
In this park the monument of doctor Manuel Pino is elevated , died in
the battle of Miraflores, in defense of the mother country in the War
of the Pacific. In its sides we found the School San Carlos and the Sanctuary
of the Candelaria's Virgin.
Deustua Arch.
Located to the North of the city, on a remarkable patrimony, where an
immense arc constructed with stones worked with lateral public squares
of recreation is elevated imposing.
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