Taquile Island, rural tourism on the dream island of Taquile-Puno
The inhabitants of the island of Taquile in Titicaca Lake 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 Puno has rural tourism ventures that allow you to spend a few days in the homes of residents learning the local customs.
Taquile, 35 km from Puno by boat, it is the dream Island, in this place you won't find hotels, roads, electricity, cars and even bicycles or dogs, bulla, only a warm attention - services are given in casa de los comuneros - and the opportunity to live in a lovely, with imposing background Lake surroundings.
The visit to the island of Taquile in a day can only be quite tiring, because the journey by boat and on the 533 steps which climb to the village. The pre-Inca terraces and small ruins delimit the terrain and the numerous passages that will be so busy.
Taquile - 1,200 Indians - community is very cozy and tourism has not yet modified nor a little the way of life of the inhabitants of another era, dressed in traditional costumes and that they speak only Quechua. It is an island that has managed to preserve a great ethnic and cultural value as well as the traditions of craftsmanship and its world famous textiles.
To get you must split of the Puno Bay. Boats leave every day between 7 and 9 a.m.
Altitude: 3,808 meters above sea level. Address: 35 km (45 min) or Puno
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