Islands of Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile, Amantani, Anapia and Suasi
FLOATING ISLANDS OF THE UROS
The floating islands of the uros are actually not precisely Islands, non-floating or uros who inhabit them. It is in fact constructions of totora that sit in the bed of the Lake, and its inhabitants are Aymara origin - the last uro died in the 1950s. Grouped in lathe to the Uros-Chulluni community offer rural tourism that allows the traveler to stay in the Islands and participate in the daily activities of the Communards.Altitude. 3,808 meters above sea level. Address: 6 km from the port of Puno.
TAQUILE
The inhabitants of the island of Taquile are of quechua origin and are characterized by the roots of their traditions, customs and colorful costumes. Engaged in fishing, agriculture and the production of textiles. The island of Taquile has rural tourism ventures that allow you to spend a few days in the homes of residents learning the local customs.Altitude: 3,808 meters above sea level. Address: 35 km (45 min) or Puno
AMANTANI
3,808 meters above sea level. 40 km NW of Puno (1 h)Amantani island is ideal for get away from everything which is even more gentle than its neighbor Taquile. The island boasts tourist services and is highly recommended for removal, since it is little frequented. The island lies off the peninsula of Capachica and is inhabited by four thousand people divided in eight farming communities. Its inhabitants engaged in agriculture and crafts, whose objects include textiles and carved in stone. This island offers natural viewpoints and some archaeological remains: Pacha Tata and Pacha Mama, left by the Tiahuanaco culture, such as ceremonial centers and a cemetery of mummies. The island has two natural viewpoints and archaeological sites as source Tiahuanaco.
ANAPIA ARCHIPELAGO
3,808 meters above sea level. 111 km (3 h) NW of PunoTucked away in the lower lake or Winaymarka, the islands forming the archipelago Anapia - Yuspique, Patahuata, sauna, Ccaño and Anapia - offer you a different way to do tourism, from the hands of its own people, who have formed a company of ecotourism that will allow you to visit this wonderful place.
ISLA SUASI
This island, in the middle of Lake Titicaca belongs to a nature lover called Martha Giraldo, Puno born in the town of rust, which several years ago had a small eco-hostel, decided to turn it into the most peculiar and beautiful Highland place. Suasi is an island of all, a refuge for those who want to isolate themselves from the city. There and do not have telephones, TV, neither cars nor electricity. Everything works with solar energy. It is a good place to read, surrounded by incredible scenery, at the foot of the Lake and under a clean blue sky. Also is you can take walks, view alpacas and vicuñas, boating or enjoy a massage at the lodge. The hotel is managed by the national chain Casa Andina, company that has operated the facilities of the hotel.Suasi is accessed from the Cambria village, 118 km north of Puno by unpaved road or 2.5 hours of trip across Lake from Puno's main port.
TITIKAYAK
This is the name of an activity undertaken in the Lake Titicaca. In Llachon, offers this ride in a kayak, sail along the Lake and appreciating the nature of the place.TOTORA
Speaking of Titicaca and its islands is to speak of a persistent plant that you given to many of the inhabitants of the Lake the tools necessary to live: cattails (Scyrpus Reed). With its fiber, it is possible to build boats, houses, fishing and cooking utensils, and even the ground where people live. Finally, the totora is food for men and animals and an important source of protein.SILLUSTANI
The cemetery of Sillustani chullpas ninety constructed as circular towers of stone, where it was buried to the authorities of the town of el Collao. This archaeological complex, located on the shores of Lake Umayo, consists of almost 90 chullpas or ayawasis (of the dead) built homes with large carved blocks of stone extracted from two nearby quarries.Altitude: 3,950 meters above sea level. Address: 34 km (45 min) n of Puno
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