From Puno: Tour to the Uros and Taquile Islands with Lunch

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Enjoy your stay in Puno with an excursion to the Uros Floating Islands, where you can meet the local community and learn about their fascinating way of life.

Highlights

  • Sail by boat to the island of Taquile.
  • Get to know the island made entirely with the native plants of Totora
  • Savor a delicious lunch in front of the lake while you enjoy the beautiful views

Description

Explore one of the wonders of Puno with an excursion to the islands of Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca, explore the floating islands of the lake and learn more about the lives of the people who live on the islands of the highest lake in the world. Begin your tour with pickup from your Puno hotel or Puno bus station, and head to the pier or main port. The departure begins at 07:30 h and travels to the floating islands of the Uros, currently considered the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Learn about the town of Uros, which still maintains its own culture and tradition, as well as artisanal fishing, especially carachi and silverside. See some of the 75 islands that are inhabited today. Sail by boat for 2 and a half hours, to the natural island of Taquile, during the navigation you will be able to observe the mountain chain. Discover more about the town of Taquile and its famous weavings. Enjoy approximately 2 hours for the visit, a delicious 1-hour typical lakefront meal, before returning to the bus station or your accommodation.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off service from hotel or bus station in Puno tourist boat Spanish-English guide service Entrance ticket to the Islands Lunch

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