Uros and Amantani Islands: A Cultural Journey on Lake Titicaca
Beginning of the Lake Titicaca adventure
07:00 a.m. Transfer from your hotel or from the Plaza de Armas to the lake dock in Puno, where we will begin our exciting adventure on Lake Titicaca.
Visit to the Uros Floating Islands
07:35 a.m. We will depart by boat from the Puno dock to the Floating Islands of the Uros, a journey that lasts approximately 25 minutes. These islands are inhabited by the Uros people, who live in houses built on totora reed platforms, with a thickness of 30 to 40 cm.
Each island is home to 5 to 6 families, who still preserve their ancestral customs. It will be a unique opportunity to learn about their way of life and admire their ingenious adaptation to the environment.
Heading to Amantani Island
10:30 a.m. We will continue our boat trip to Amantani Island. During the trip, we will enjoy the impressive views of Lake Titicaca, also known as the “Sacred Lake of the Incas”.
This island stands out for its strong cultural identity, visible in the beliefs, clothing, rituals and traditions of its inhabitants.
Exploring Amantani
12:00 p.m. Arriving in Amantani, we will be able to observe the locals wearing their typical costumes. We will visit their rural houses, the main square and learn more about their textiles and daily traditions.
Thanks to its experiential tourism and natural landscapes, Amantani has been recognized as a National Cultural Heritage Site.
Return to Puno
15:00 p.m. We will start our return to the lake port of Puno.
17:00 p.m. We will arrive in Puno, where we will leave you near the Plaza de Armas, concluding this enriching experience.
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