Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, Puno is a highland city of about 3,800 meters above sea level on the Andean Plateau, also known as the “Folklore Capital of Peru”. A crossroads of Inca and Coya cultures, it is rich in indigenous traditions and festivals, most notably the Candlelight Festival held in February each year, and is an important gateway to Lake Titicaca and the floating islands of the Uros people, from which visitors can take a boat ride deeper into the lake. Puno is an important gateway to Lake Titicaca and the floating islands of the Uros people, where visitors can take a boat ride deep into the lake area and experience the unique way of life of the indigenous people. The city itself, with its colonial-style architecture, alleyways and slow pace of life, has a highland feel and is a great starting point for exploring Peru's cultural and natural landscapes.