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At first it was called the "Arch of Independence" and in 1980 the Arco Deustua was declared a cultural heritage of the nation and was one of the entrances to Puno.

According to the mythological beliefs of the Incas, Manco Capac was the son of the sun god Inti, who created him from the foam of Lake Titicaca. The sun god Inti was dissatisfied with humans and also created his sister Mama Ocllo. Thus Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo became the first Incas.

What a fantastic panorama, and right here you can find the tomb towers of four different peoples. The atmosphere is particularly beautiful just before sunset, when the shadows of the tomb towers are particularly long.

Puno's main Catholic church, the most striking element of the central Plaza de Armas with its two bell towers and beautiful stone facade. It is beautifully decorated, the interior is relatively simple. After admiring the carved stone figures outside, head inside to enjoy the serene atmosphere under the vaulted ceilings and marvel at the large marble altar. Although the official name of Puno Cathedral is the Cathedral Basilica of San Carlos Borromeo, very few people use the full name of this landmark today. The cathedral was built in 1757 and is part of the Andean Baroque school of architecture, a style commonly adopted in the mountainous regions of South America. After the fire in 1930, Puno Cathedral was completely rebuilt and received the designation of Historical Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru in 1972. The remains of Julio Gonzáles Ruiz, a former bishop of the Diocese of Puno, are buried in the cathedral. There appears to be a bullet stuck in this painting, which dates back to a conflict over ownership of the mines of San Luis de Alba in the 18th century, which is why it is known as 'The Lord of the Bullet'.

The Church of San Juan Bautista is a building made of adobe and very simple, more than 200 years old. It was the temple of the indigenous population, the displaced, the marginalized and the poor. It is the home of the patron saint of Puno: the Virgin of Candelaria, who is said to have performed miraculous apparitions to protect the exploited miners of Lacaycota, and also to destroy the ants, snakes and toads sent by the devil to destroy the capital of the highlands. The church has a French pointed arch style façade and was rebuilt in 1876 with three Gothic altars and a large number of religious paintings inside. Every year in February the church is full of believers who celebrate the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria amidst colorful festivities. The Church of San Juan is very close to the Plaza de Armas, just in front of Pino Park.

The church of San Juan Bautista de Puno in the city of Puno is more than 200 years old and is the main residence of the patron saint of Puno, the Virgen de la Candelaria.

Built in the early twentieth century, it was built after the war with Chile and in honor of that war it bears the monument to Dr. Manuel Pino, hero of the war. Green and quiet space in the heart of Puno, ideal to relax and enjoy the nature of the place.