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Latest revision as of 19:29, 12 January 2014
Organizing Team
Local allies
- Código Linux Perú - Free Software community users.
- Ing. Yalmar Ponce Atencio - Universidad Nacional del Altiplano
Brief Description of Puno City
The department of Puno was once home to the great civilization of the Tiwanaku who were once the most advanced civilization of all the Aymara people. The area was conquered by the Incas in the 15th Century, and later by the Spanish Empire in the 16th Century. The capital city, also known as Puno, serves as magnificent evidence of the combination of cultures which have left their mark on the region. Puno lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca and is the folklore capital of Peru. The city's beauty is characterized by its location next to Lake Titicaca, as well as the colonial architecture which it contains. The nearby city of Juliaca is a transportation hub for the department. Nearby are the Chullpas de Sillustani a monument built by the Collas which is still perfectly preserved today. Lake Titicaca is home to the Uros, artificially made floating islands made of totora reeds. Titicaca National Reservation is refuge to many species of plants and animals, as well as breathtaking stretches of Lake Titicaca.
Major Local Airports and Their Distance Lodging and Venue
International Airport Inca Manco Capac
Inca Manco Cápac International Airport known as Aeropuerto Internacional Inca Manco Cápac in Spanish, is an airport situated in the city of Juliaca, thirty minutes from the city of Puno at Titicaca Lake. Airport operation are run by Corporación Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviación Comercial S.A. (CORPAC), the government entity that oversees management of Peruvian airports. Despite being classified as international, Inca Manco Cápac International Airport does not feature any scheduled international connections. The airport has one of the longest runways in Latin America.
Distance From Airport to Puno
The distance from International Airport Inca Manco Capac to Puno is 50Km, it's about 40 minutes by car.
Outline of Local Mass Transit
The city has public transport minibuses and taxis. The public transport (minibuses) will cost $ 0.25 per person and the taxi service has an average cost of U.S. $ 1 per race being the maximum of up to U.S. $ 2.5.
Detailed Description of Proposed Venue and Estimated Costs Including Room Capacity and Configuration
Universidad Andina Nestor Caceres Velasquez
Description of Proposed Lodging and Estimated Costs
The estimated room costs are detailed below:
| Room | Price per day |
|---|---|
| Simple room | USD 15 |
| Double room | USD 25 |