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PUNO UROS + TAQUILE TOUR

The Uros Floating Islands and Taquile are two prominent tourist destinations on Lake Titicaca, offering a unique cultural and natural experience. The Uros, built with totora reeds, are artificial islands inhabited by an indigenous people who practice navigation and fishing. Taquile, a natural island, is known for its rich textile tradition and traditional architecture.

Itinerary

Day 1: discovering the floating islands of uros and taquile

The tour to Uros and Taquile begins with pickup from your hotel in Puno between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m., followed by boarding a boat from the port of Puno. At 8:00 a.m., we visit the Uros Floating Islands, where we can learn about the culture and traditions of this community for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. At 9:15 a.m., we set sail for Taquile Island, with a sailing time of approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arriving in Taquile at 10:30 a.m., we take a 25-minute walk to a local restaurant, where at 11:30 a.m., the guide provides an explanation of the island's culture and traditions. A typical lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., with options such as grilled trout and quinoa soup. After lunch, at 1:30 p.m., there is free time to explore the island and meet the locals. At 2:15 p.m., the return trip to Puno begins, with an expected arrival time around 4:00 p.m., where transfers will be made back to the hotels.

Included in the day:

  • Tourist transportation.
  • Motorboat.
  • Professional tour guide.
  • Traditional Taquile lunch.
  • Assistance.

Statistics of the day:

  • TOUR DURATION: 10 HOURS

Places to visit

Not included

Entrance fee to Uros (S/10-15).

Totora reed raft ride.

Tips and personal expenses.

Transfers outside of downtown Puno.

10 HOURS
PRICE: STARTING AT $48 USD
Places to visit:
Puno
Physical activity:
LOW
Trip starts in:
Pickup from hotels in Puno
Travel style:
Adventure and excursion tour
Group size:
Consult your advisor
Departures:
Availability per day

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