Highest Altitude:
3950 masl
Recommended Seasson:
All year
Trip Length:
1 day
Group Size:
10 to 20 persons
The boat excursion to Uros Taquile Island 1 day is one of the most popular of Titicaca Lake. In Titicaca Lake you will observe several floating islands built of silver called Totora, which can last up to 23 years, where we can observe the customs and traditions of these people and families who live from the sale of their handicrafts. We can also visit the village of Taquile, an indigenous community that preserves its ancestral traditions.
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At the moment there is no direct flight route to the city of Puno, so the trip is made in 2 legs:
The Uros Islands were declared “Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. Spinning and weaving are mainly done by men, who begin this art from the age of eight. By means of these textiles the inhabitants of Taquile demonstrate their marital status depending on the colors, sizes and mode of use. In males, the single wears a red and white chullo, while married men wear a red chullo. While unmarried women wear a chullo with a larger and more colored pompom than married women.
Live an unforgettable experience, sailing by boat on Titicaca Lake and a guided tour to some incredible islands and meeting the communities that live there.
The Floating Islands of the Uros are famous for their unique construction, made of reed and constantly maintained by the inhabitants of the islands.
More remote, the island of Taquile is less known, and is waiting for you to discover it! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about a way of life and culture completely different from your own.
los servicios incluidos en el tour Uros Taquile 1 day:
Wear a light jacket, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen and water and/or rehydrating solution.
los servicios incluidos en el tour Uros Taquile 1 day:
Wear a light jacket, comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen and water and/or rehydrating solution.
Lake Titicaca is located at the southern border of Peru and Bolivia, in the Andes Mountains, and is considered one of the largest lakes in South America, and the highest navigable water lake in the world.
Titicaca Lake is located at an altitude of 3812 meters above sea level, so the weather is cold, it is recommended to wear warm clothes.
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