Island Uros & Taquile
In this tour we’ll pick you up from hotels of Puno at around 6.50am and take you to the main port, where we take our comfortable motor boat. Our guide (Spanish / English speaking) will take you to the Floating Uros Islands before arriving at Taquile by averaging mid-day.Then, we will walk an average of 30 min uphill to see all beauty of Lake Titicaca from the main plaza, is in this place where we take our lunch and know more about the inhabitants of this island and its textiles declared "Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO, after lunch, we visit the main square of this island, the handicraft market, and some local museums; then, we will descend to the main port, where we take our boat back to reach Puno by averaging 05:30 PM.
Taquile textiles: World Heritage
Taquile men have a habit of being weaving their Chullos (woolen traditional caps), which show their status; for example, it is easy to distinguish a single man (chullo red /white) of a married (red Chullo). Similarly, single women have the largest and colored pompom than married women, isn't interesnting? come and visit Taquile island with us, a local operator in Puno specialized on Lake Titicaca. You'll have a great time with us.
| ITINERARY | APPROX TIME |
| Pick up from hotels (center of Puno). | 06:40AM |
| Departure from the port. | 07:00AM |
| Visit 2 Uros Islandss. | 08:00AM |
| Departure of the boat to Taquile. | 09:00PM |
| Arrival in the port of Taquile. | 11:30PM |
| Explanation of the guide in Main Square. | 12:30PM |
| Lunch (Based on andean food): Quinua Soup, Fried Trout with rice or potatoes, muña or coca tea. | 01:30PM |
| Return to Puno City. | 02:30PM |
| Arrival in Puno and transfers to hotels. | 05:30PM |
Includes
- Entrances fees Uros/Taquile.
- Guide English/Spanish.
- Car transportation.
- Motor Boat.
- Lunch in Taquile (Valued on $8US, the lunch is included on this tour)
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