Lake Titicaca Guides: Altitude, Season, Puno Hotels, Train and Bolivia
Planning guides for Lake Titicaca: Puno's altitude, the best time to go, where to stay in Puno, the PeruRail Titicaca train, Peru or Bolivia, and whether the islands are worth it.
The Best Time to Visit Lake Titicaca
May to September for clear skies and calm water, with freezing nights in June and July; December to March for rain and green hills; early February for the Candelaria festival in Puno.
Read guide →Is Lake Titicaca Worth It?
Yes, for most people on a Cusco trip with two days to spare: reed islands, a stone island of weavers and a night with a family. Who will love it, who will not, and the trip that suits each.
Read guide →Lake Titicaca: Peru or Bolivia?
Peru for the Uros, Taquile and Amantani from Puno, on the way from Cusco; Bolivia for Copacabana and the Isla del Sol, on the way to La Paz. Which side suits your trip, and how to do both.
Read guide →The PeruRail Titicaca Train from Cusco to Puno
The PeruRail Titicaca train's 2026 days and times (Cusco to Puno on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday), the La Raya stop at 4,335 m, what the fare includes, luggage, and whether it beats the bus.
Read guide →Puno Altitude and Altitude Sickness at Lake Titicaca
Puno sits at 3,827 m and Lake Titicaca at 3,810 m, higher than Cusco. Every stop in metres, from the Uros to Amantani's summit, and how to plan your first days.
Read guide →Puno to Copacabana and the Isla del Sol
The Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca from Puno: the bus to Copacabana, crossing the border at Kasani, the entry rules for US citizens since December 2025, and the boat to the Isla del Sol.
Read guide →Where to Stay in Puno
The centre near the Plaza de Armas for the tours and restaurants, the lake shore for the view, or a night on the islands. Which base suits which trip, with a hotel map.
Read guide →Want the day on the lake sorted first? See the Uros and Taquile tour →