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