Description
The Uros and Taquile tour begins with pickup at your hotel in the city of Puno. After a brief transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca, considered the highest navigable lake in the world, you will set sail toward the floating islands of Uros. There, you can observe how these formations—built using reed (totora)—remain afloat, and discover the lifestyle of their inhabitants, marked by fishing, hunting, and handicraft production.
You will then continue your journey to the island of Taquile. Once you disembark, you will have the opportunity to take a hike leading to the higher part of the island, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Andean surroundings. Taquile is known for its textile traditions, the legacy of a culture in which spinning and weaving are essential parts of daily life. Each garment reveals the wearer’s marital status through unique colors and designs.
This tour allows you to immerse yourself in the ancient history of both communities, learn about their customs, and appreciate the importance of reed (totora) and textiles in their way of life. At the end of the experience, you will return to Puno with deeper insight into the cultural and natural richness offered by this corner of the Peruvian Andes.
