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| Puno | Cuzco - Puno - Copacabana - La Paz route Posted: Fri June 2, 2006 09:31 AM UTC
Hello Everyone:
I am thinking about taking the Cuzco - Puno train that gets to Puno around 6-7PM. Then I need to make my way to La Paz to catch a flight to Buenos Aires: I will really appreciate if I can get some info on items below: 1) After getting to Puno at 6:00PM, is there a way to get to copacabana, bolivia the same night. I need to meet up with a friend there that night. How long is the busride between puno and copacabana? 2) How long is the busride from copacabana to la paz. I really appreciate any input. Safe travels everyone. Sinan (Istanbul) |
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| Puno | RE: Cuzco - Puno - Copacabana - La Paz route Posted: Fri June 2, 2006 12:04 PM UTC
As for after Puno i don't know exactly but realise that the train wil probably not arrive on time,mine didn't.Ferries might stop at night to Copacabana.
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| Puno | RE: Cuzco - Puno - Copacabana - La Paz route Posted: Fri June 2, 2006 12:41 PM UTC
I think it'll be hard to get a bus which crosses the border after dark, and if you're arriving at 6pm (which will be later because the trains don'r run on time) it'll be difficult to get to Copacabana the same night. I suggest taking an overnight bus from Cusco to Puno the evening before you have arranged to meet your friend, arriving there early morning, then get a bus to Copacabana, which you can book in Cusco, which should get you there around lunch time.
Approx. travel times are Cusco-Puno 8 hours, Puno-Copacabana 4 hours (including border crossing), Copacabana-La Paz 4 hours.
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| Puno | RE: RE: Cuzco - Puno - Copacabana - La Paz route Posted: Fri June 2, 2006 05:11 PM UTC
I agree it's better to stay overnight in Puno. The busride from Puno to Copacabana is about 4 hours. It's always good to leave youself some lag time because traveling in Latin America is unpredictable. We were stuck on the highway for hours due to a local protest where farmers threw large rocks onto the road to block all vehicles from passing through.
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| Puno | RE: Cuzco - Puno - Copacabana - La Paz route Posted: Tue July 25, 2006 06:30 PM UTC
Hey Sinan,
I saw your posting and since I am trying to come up with an itinerary for a trip to Peru, I was wondering if you can tell me a bit about Puno. How far is it from Cusco and how do I buy tickets for the train? What is there to be seen in Puno -- is that where the lake Titicaka is? How long would you say a person needs there -- stay overnight and then return to Cusco or you need more time? Your advice will be much appreciated! Regards, Anna (Bulgaria)
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