Description
The Casa Andina Private Collection Puno is perched at water’s edge and takes full advantage of its privileged location, with extraordinary views 3,800m above sea level. The majority of the hotel’s 46 guest rooms boast unparalleled lake views; the hotel’s gourmet restaurant is enclosed by a glass wall framing the lake and gardens; and a large, sunny terrace invites guests to contemplate Lake Titicaca’s seemingly endless expanse. Unique among Puno hotels, oxygen is available in all rooms (a bonus for guests having difficulty adapting to the high altitude).
The hotel is a reflection of its altiplano location, built with rustic local materials, including stone, wood and clay tiles, while stone fireplaces warm the lobby lounge and restaurant. With Lake Titicaca the premier draw, guests can set off to explore the unique islands right from the hotel’s long private pier extending over the lake. The hotel also has its own private train station for easy access to the historic town of Cusco.
Accommodation
Casa Andina Private Collection Puno features 46 mountain or lake view guest rooms. Rooms at the hotel offer fabulous views of the lake or the mountains, oxygen upon request, bathtub, telephone, hairdryer, heating, cable TV, complimentary high-speed WiFi Internet access, safety deposit box and coffee maker & coffee supplies.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include a gourmet restaurant with panoramic lake views serving freshly caught lake fish and Andean specialties, lounge bar with inviting large stone fireplace, outdoor terrace/bar, overlooking Lake Titicaca, private pier (for boating excursions to the islands) and private train stop (available for groups incoming from Cusco).
Activities
Activities at the hotel include visits to the infamous islands including the floating Uros, Taquile and Amantaní, as well as the remote ecolodge, a splendid getaway on private Isla Suasi. With Cusco within easy reach, guests can also enjoy the many cultural activities offered in and around this historic town such as visits to the ruins of Machu Picchu and other archaeological sites in the area.
When to travel
The temperature around Lake Titicaca fluctuates widely during day and night. The best time to visit the area is from May to October, when days are sunny, rain showers infrequent and daytime temperatures often topping 25°C. Temperatures plunge to nearly freezing at night, however.
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Location and directions
Puno, Peru
Perched at water’s edge and taking full advantage of its privileged location on the Puno area of Lake Titicaca, with extraordinary views 3,800m (12,500 ft) above sea level. The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from downtown Puno.
How to get there
The nearest airport to Lake Titicaca is Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca, which is a 30-minute flight from Cuzco or 80-minutes from Lima. Casa Andina is a 45-minutes drive from Juliaca.
