Malecón Eco Turístico - City Park Puno - Peru

The Malecón Eco Turístico hugs the lakeshore for several kilometers to the north and south of Puno’s port. It’s a relaxing place to sit and read or have a picnic on a sunny day. Walking down the avenue towards the port, you pass by the Mercado Artesanal and men renting boats with fanciful bows. Just before the docks is Plazoleta del Faro, marking the beginning of the Malecón de los Incas. The causeway across the bay is lined with abstract sculptures. The northern half of this walkway passes through wetlands where Puna Teal (with a striking light-blue beak), Neotropic Cormorant, Titicaca Grebe, Common Moorhen and other waterfowl may be sighted.

Location:

Shores of Lake Titicaca, Avenida Costanera

(8 blocks east of the Plaza de Armas)

City Park

Getting There

From the Plaza de Armas, walk down Jirón Deustua, which becomes Avenida Titicaca. Follow this avenue to the lake.

Travel Tips:

Renting a boat costs $2.25 for 20 minutes. About 300 meters down the Malecón de los Incas is a man that rents paddle boats, kayaks, totora rafts for a cheaper price (for 30 minutes: adults $0.80, students $0.50, children $0.40).

Price Description: Free.

Relative price: Free

Open Hours from:Daily 9 a.m.

Open Hours to:Daily 5 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring:

Currencies accepted
Peruvian nuevo sol

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Updated: 12 Jun 2012