Tour to Uros and Taquile islands - full day - VIP SERVICE
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Tour to Uros and Taquile islands - full day - VIP SERVICE

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Stop At: Lake Titicaca, Puno, Puno Region

The floating islands of the Uros, are within the Lake Titicaca Reserve. Located just 5 km from the Port of Puno. The Uros call themselves the "Kotsuña" "The town of the lake". One of the most primitive pre-Inca peoples of Peru, they were a pure race, today their descendants are the Uro-Aymara miscegenation, they conserve many of their ancestral customs. They live on floating islands, built by families, based on Totora (flower of the lake). Regarding their daily activity: The males practice wild hunting, artisanal fishing and elaboration of handicrafts made of totora (totora rafts), and women make, weavings, embroidery on looms.
On this tour we will know much more about their coexistence and way of life. You will see that they are more than 100 islands, they are unique in the world, created and made by man.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Taquile Island, Puno, Puno Region

Taquile Island, is a Natural Island located 36 km from the port of Puno, the max. 23 ºC / min. of 7 ° C. They are famous for their colorful textiles, beautiful landscapes of hills, stone arches and, of course, the blue lake, are revealed at every step. The principles of "INCANATO" are still practiced:
o Ama Sua - Do not Steal,
o Ama Llulla - No Lying,
o Ama Qella - Do not be lazy (lazy).
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The vestiges that can still be seen date from pre-Inca times. The inhabitants are experts in traditional textile practice, which reflect their Andean way of life, customs and beliefs, which is considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco.


Duration: 2 hours

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Included
  • Lunch - local food in taquile islands
  • Restroom on board
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Titicaca
  • Entry/Admission - Taquile Island
Not included
  • Boat ride Totora s / 10.00 per person on the Floating Island of the Uros.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 39 travelers
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