Unless you are looking for a Disney-ish experience, Puno is more or less a place to skip or to pass through quickly. Avenida Lima, the main street, is limited to walking, (thankfully, so at least your chances of your legs being broken are less than in Arequipa) but the unintended consequence is a plethora of touts, tours, and rip-off restaurants. To avoid dealing with this nightmare of a boardwalk, go directly to the port early in the morning if you want to see Las Islas Flotantes. The islands have been on the lake since locals sought to escape the Incas and are made out of a cork-like substance and reeds. Admittedly, they are pretty amazing, but they are impossible to enjoy for what they are. A three hour tour is more than enough; in fact, some
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