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This runner unites important towns and
communities of speech quechua, descendants of the Colla kingdom, who
were forced to change to their original language aymara by quechua,
by the conquering Incas. |
Juliaca.
Capital of the Province of San Roman, located to 44 kilometers North of
the city of Puno. One characterizes by his inclination to the commerce
and the creation of micro companies. Its main attractiveness are: Convent
of the franciscanos lay, Church of the Merced, Church Santa Catalina and
the White Christ.
Pucara.
It is located to 104 kilometers. Northwest of Puno's city. Its main archaeological
attraction is Calasaya's Archaeological Complex, located to 500 meters.
of the capital of the district. The evidences demonstrate that it was
an important ceremonial center of the culture Pucará that dates
back of 300 B.C.
Ayaviri.
It is to a distance of 137 kilometers of Puno's city. Its main attractions
are: Cathedral of Ayaviri; Pojpojquella's thermal waters, and Balsaspata's
archaeological set.
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