On this page we have left Sicuani Town and are on our way to Abra La Raya or La Raya Pass which is the highest point of our tour at 14,172 feet elevation according to our GPS. After a short stop at La Raya Pass we continued our drive to the Pueblo of Pucará Or Pukara, depending upon who you talk to. There is a museum and archaeological ruins at Pukara. Pukara is famous for the sale of toritos or bulls made of ceramic which adorn most homes in Peru. We left on the drive to Puno on April 19, 2006. We found this trip to be a very interesting tour to the many places on the way to Puno.

We Pass Many Villages	Going Into Higher Elevation
Along The Railroad Track And The Vilcanota River	Villages Get Further Apart
And Smaller	Approaching Abra La Raya
George Has Stepped Out Of The Bus At La Raya Taking Photos	La Raya Pass Mountain Views
La Raya Pass Mountain Views	La Raya Pass Mountain Views
La Raya Pass Mountain Views	Poor Audrey Has Altitude Sickness
Tourist Market At La Raya Pass Highest Pass In Peru 14,172 Feet Elevation	Souvenirs
La Raya Pass Church	Train Coming In To La Raya Pass Church
La Raya Pass Church	La Raya Pass Church
Peruvian Altiplano Farm	Peruvian Altiplano Scenery
Vilcanota River	Peruvian Altiplano Farm
Peruvian Altiplano Farm	Peru Altiplano Scenery
Peruvian Altiplano Farm	There Are Several Toll Booths On The Cusco To Puno Highway
Entering Pucará	Pucará Or Pukara Church