Mirador de Kuntur Wasi - City Walk Puno - Peru

Kuntur Wasi—which means House of the Condor—is an apropos place for this monument. With its metal wingspan 11 meters (36 ft) long, and perched on a hill 3,990 meters (13,087 ft) high overlooking Puno, the Kuntur Wasi condor is the most dramatic expression of this community’s pride in its Andean heritage. The lookout provides a breathtaking view of the city and Lago Titicaca. In the distance, Península de Chucuito and the offshore islands may be seen. From the base of the monument, 620 steps go up to the condor’s talons.

Location:

Two kilometers (1.2 mi) southwest of downtown

City Walk

Getting There

From the Plaza de Armas, walk 700 meters (0.5 mi) south on Jirón Áncash; follow the signs to the base of the monument, and start an ascent of 620 steps. Alternately, take a cab ($2).

Travel Tips: Go in a group and leave valuables behind at your hotel, as assaults have been known to occur.

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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By Ricardo Segreda
Growing up in New York, Rick Segreda used to cut out of high school in order to hang out at the Museum of Modern Art and catch foreign-language...

Updated: 12 Jun 2012