I don't think it's been mentioned here on Fodors, but there are serious civil disturbances in the Puno/Lake Titicaca area. Be sure to monitor the situation before flying into Juliaca, you may not be able to get anywhere further.

http://www.livinginperu.com/news-150...on-free-mining

well put mlgb almost an annual affair in tourist season

causes many disruptions many companies can leave folks

in a lurch not reimburse for missed flights etc.

always insuremytrip.com independently usually

Patriot or Amex Global Travel Shield from $1-2/da

well worth it has saved my bacon in SA several times.

Last in Ecuador with civil unrest triggered by a

clueless presidente there.

So bad they've been sneaking tourists out of Puno in the middle of the night in dodgy cars 3 hours by back road to Juliaca to fly out to Lima.

Related to ongoing controversy over a proposed silver mine combined I'm sure with upcoming presidential elections.

do you have the feeling this will going on also in mid july ? Does this involve all transports like buses trains and flights ?

Flights are running out of Juliaca but ground transport is difficult from Puno.

I think you will have to check back perhaps after the elecion to see what the next government does about the issue. Probably wouldn't book anything nonrefundable quite yet.

thanks !

We are booked refundable Juliaca to Lima on July 22nd ! We'll cross fingers that situation will change and improve for buses or taxis from Puno to the airport !

Yesterday's update on Living in Peru
http://www.livinginperu.com/news-150...after-election