Kuntur Wasi Viewpoint
Mirador Kuntur Wasi
A viewpoint on a hillside west of Puno, with a giant condor sculpture, overlooking the city and Puno Bay on Lake Titicaca.
Kuntur Wasi means 'House of the Condor.' At the hilltop stands a metal sculpture of a condor with outstretched wings. It is Puno's most popular viewpoint: below lies a maze of terracotta-roofed streets, and in the distance are Puno Bay and the reed beds where the Uros floating islands sit. Climbing the more than 600 steps from near the Plaza de Armas takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The climb is tiring at this altitude, so you can take a taxi to near the top. It is free. The view is best in the evening, but few people walk the paths after dark, so go with a companion and head down soon after sunset.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Museo de la Coca y Costumbres
- Plaza de Armas & Puno Cathedral
- Carlos Dreyer Museum
- Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria
- Arco Deustua
- Puma Uta Viewpoint
- Yavari Ship Museum
- Uros Floating Islands