Juliaca

Juliaca is the capital of San Román Province in the Puno Region of southeastern Peru. It is the region's largest city with a population of 276,110 inhabitants. On the Altiplano, Juliaca is 3,825 metres above sea level, is located on the Collao Plateau and is northwest of Lake Titicaca. It is the largest trade center in the Puno region.

Juliaca is near Lake Chacas, the Maravillas river, and near the ruins of Sillustani.

The city hosts Juliaca's Carnival each year between February and March. During this very popular event participants, dressed in colorful costumes, gather on the streets to dance in the style of the Collao Plateau.