City, Peru

Getting around Puno

Updated October 2026Sources

Taxi / mototaxiBest way around

How to get around Puno

The center is walkable but tiring at altitude. Mototaxis and taxis cover short hops; boats reach the islands, and buses link Cusco and Arequipa.

Ways to get around Puno

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Taxi / mototaxi	About 3–8 PEN	Short hops around the center; agree first
Lake boat tours	About 30–120 PEN	Uros islands half-day or Taquile/Amantaní overnight trips
Tourist bus to Cusco	About 100–180 PEN	Day buses with stops; about 8–10 h
Local bus / colectivo	About 1–3 PEN	Cheap but crowded; for locals more than visitors

Taxis in Puno

No ride-hailing apps operate here. Mototaxis and taxis are standard; apps are not reliable here. Agree the fare before you start.

Arriving in Puno

Inca Manco Cápac (Juliaca) (JUL)

Taxi or colectivo to Puno about 40–70 PEN by taxi, 45 min; colectivo from Juliaca about 5–10 PEN. Flights from Lima and Cusco.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Tourists can drive with a home licence plus an IDP for a limited period; driving in Lima is chaotic.
Onward travel in Peru: Premium overnight buses (Cruz del Sur, Oltursa) link the coast and Andes; flying Lima–Cusco saves a long day. Trains run only to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Puno?

No ride-hailing apps work here. Mototaxis and taxis are standard; apps are not reliable here. Agree the fare before you start.

What's the best way to get around Puno?

The center is walkable but tiring at altitude. Mototaxis and taxis cover short hops; boats reach the islands, and buses link Cusco and Arequipa.

How do I get from the airport to Puno?

Taxi or colectivo to Puno about 40–70 PEN by taxi, 45 min; colectivo from Juliaca about 5–10 PEN. Flights from Lima and Cusco.

Is Puno walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.