Puno is an important agricultural and livestock region; important livestock are llamas and alpacas, which graze on its immense plateaus and plains. Much of the city economy relies on the black market, fueled by c… See more

Puno features an subtropical highland climate (Cwb, according to the Köppen climate classification).
As Puno is located at such a high elevation, it experiences more extreme weather conditions t… See more

Music and dance are typical parts of the Puno folklore. The most important dances are the Wifala de Asillo, the Ichu Carnival, the Tuntuna, the Khashua de Capachica, the Machu-tusuj, the Kcajelo, and the Pandilla Pu… See more