🇵🇪 Puno, Peru
Qoñi Wasi Hostal
📍 135, Av. La Torre, Puno, 159
Your stay — Qoñi Wasi Hostal
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia de San Juan (92 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Basilica Catedral de Puno (357 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Parroquia Franciscana San Antonio de Padua (497 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Merced (510 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque Pino — 118 m · ~1 min walk
Museo Carlos Dreyer — 361 m · ~5 min walk
Giant Slide — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 261 m · ~3 min walk
Rp. Pharma — 137 m · ~2 min walk
Variedades Olmar — 371 m · ~5 min walk
Puno — 501 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Peruvian Sol, PEN
Use ATMs in Puno city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange desks at Juliaca Airport or tourist offices, which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most hotels and larger shops in central Puno; smaller stalls and taxis are cash-only; contactless is rare outside big stores.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included; taxis: round up to nearest sol; hotel porters: 2-3 soles per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee at a local café or market stall – about 3-4 soles.
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a picantería or simple comedor – around 10-15 soles.
Main course at a local restaurant like chicharrón or lomo saltado – roughly 12-18 soles.
Cheap eats concentrated around the central market (Mercado Central) and Plaza de Armas evenings – anticuchos, salteñas, tamales for 3-5 soles.
Supermercados like Plaza Vea and Metro are common near the centre.
Affordable clothing at the local market along Jr. Melgar or in the central market – basic alpaca knits, jeans, and T-shirts for 20-50 soles.
Shared taxi (colectivo) or local bus from Juliaca Airport into Puno – about 8-12 soles; buses within Puno cost 1-2 soles. Walking the central area is free and easy.
Eat menu del día lunches rather than ordering à la carte in tourist spots. Book Lake Titicaca tours locally in Puno rather than online or through your hotel for lower prices. Bargain respectfully at markets for souvenirs, but not for food or basic transport.
Good to know — Puno
Type A/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ PEN 3.4 · PEN
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Puno, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Qoñi Wasi Hostal
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 261 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Rp. Pharma — 137 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Puno Terminal Terrestre or Plaza de Armas → Avenida La Torre stop (5 min walk to hotel)
💡 Buses are numbered but don't display routes consistently—ask a local or driver where it goes. Keep your bag zipped and close; pickpocketing happens on crowded routes. The walk from the stop to Munay Tambo is flat and safe.
Inca Manco Cápac International Airport, Juliaca → Munay Tambo Hotel, Puno
💡 Book in advance through your hotel or a reliable agency; don't just grab a taxi outside the airport as prices jump and safety varies. Agree on the fare before getting in.
Juliaca Airport exit gate → Puno Terminal Terrestre
💡 Shared minibuses run from the main road outside the airport terminal. They're cheap but cramped—better for light backpacks than big suitcases. Have small change in soles ready.
Plaza de Armas, Puno → Munay Tambo Hotel
💡 Negotiate down from their first quote (usually 10–15 soles). Use official radio taxis (look for a rooftop light) rather than unmarked cars. A short walk from Plaza de Armas is fine in daylight—saves a few soles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Qoñi Wasi Hostal?
Check-in at Qoñi Wasi Hostal is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Qoñi Wasi Hostal?
Menu del día (soup, main, drink) at a picantería or simple comedor – around 10-15 soles.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Qoñi Wasi Hostal?
Shared taxi (colectivo) or local bus from Juliaca Airport into Puno – about 8-12 soles; buses within Puno cost 1-2 soles. Walking the central area is free and easy.
Top Attractions in Puno
💡 Best in late afternoon when the sun softens and the trees cast long shadows. Avoid the park after dark – it’s poorly lit and can feel unsafe.
💡 You can walk right under it for free – no tickets needed. Combine with a short stroll up to the nearby Mirador del Lago for a broader view. The steps are steep but manageable.
💡 Usually unlocked from 08:00–12:00 and 15:00–18:00. The caretaker may ask for a voluntary donation of 2 or 3 soles. Don't expect a guided tour – wander quietly and take your own time.
💡 Sunset is the moment to go – the light turns the water silver. It’s a 10-minute uphill walk from the Plaza de Armas. No entrance fee, but you can buy a juice or snack from the vendor who sometimes sets up there.
💡 Entry is 5 soles (about £1). Go early to avoid the tour groups. The museum is easy to miss – look for the sign above a souvenir shop on Calle Deustua.