Tierra Viva Puno is a 3-star hotel located on Grau Street, just a few blocks from Plaza de Armas. A central and practical base for exploring Lake Titicaca and the upper town, without sacrificing modern comfort or peace thanks to soundproof windows.

Why choose this property

Tierra Viva Puno checks all the boxes for an efficient urban stay in Puno: a location within walking distance of the historic centre, 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, and an airport shuttle available on request. Inca Manco Cápac Airport in Juliaca, the region's main entry point, is approximately 1 hour away by car. Puno port, the departure point for trips to Uros and Taquile, is just 5 minutes by vehicle.

Atmosphere and character

Tierra Viva Puno embraces understated urban comfort, free from ornate décor. Local materials, soft colour palettes, and discreet furnishings set the tone throughout the common areas. The establishment is honest about its positioning: a downtown hotel where you return to rest after a day on the lake or wandering the old town's winding streets, not a contemplative lodge. The soundproof windows are a practical asset in a city where car horns rarely let up before evening.

The rooms

The hotel features 30 rooms in several categories, each with a private bathroom and toiletries:

• Standard rooms with twin beds, equipped with basic amenities.
• Superior rooms, double or twin, more spacious, with a seating area and views of the city or lake depending on orientation.
• Suites with a separate living area and more complete facilities.

Depending on the category, some rooms have a balcony, a breakfast counter, a flat-screen television, a small desk, or a personal safe.

Included services

• Buffet breakfast served from 06:00 to 10:00, featuring local produce: tortillas with sachatomate sauce, Andean cereals, local cheeses, breads, and hot or cold beverages.
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
• 24-hour reception with multilingual staff, advice on excursions and restaurants.
• Free business centre on the 1st floor, near the lobby.
• Laundry service on request.
• Room service delivery from partner restaurants in Puno.
• Airport shuttle on request.

Location and access

Located on Grau Street, the hotel is just a few minutes' walk from Plaza de Armas, the Dreyer Museum, and the city's liveliest streets. Puno port is 5 minutes by car. Allow approximately 1 hour by car from Juliaca airport, accessible via the hotel's shuttle. To better understand the hotel's place within the city, see our Puno guide.

What to see and do nearby

Beyond Plaza de Armas and the Dreyer Museum, the neighbourhood features markets, peñas (bars with Andean music performances), and craft shops. Culinary highlights include chairo, a hearty soup made with meat, vegetables, and local herbs, and trucha a la plancha, grilled Lake Titicaca trout. The Enrique Torres Belon Stadium may interest fans of local sports.

Essential outings take you onto Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. The floating islands of the Uros, built from totora reeds and home to the Uros people, and Taquile Island, whose textile traditions are inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, can be reached by boat from the port. The chullpas of Sillustani, pre-Incan funerary towers located 34 km from the city, round out the regional experience.

Extending your journey through Perú

Tierra Viva Puno integrates seamlessly into itineraries that include Cusco, Arequipa, or the coast. For the next leg of your trip, consider La Encantada Cusco, Hotel Katari in Arequipa, or for an overnight stay on the lake, Suasi Island lodge. To craft a tailor-made journey, explore our Perú travel itineraries.