Lake Titicaca: Nature and Community-Based Tourism

Day 01 | Uros Floating Islands ā€“ Taquile Island ā€“ Luquina Community

We will start the day very early when the driver and guide pick you up from your hotel in Puno to transfer you to the port, from where the boat will depart towards the Uros Floating Islands.

Lake Titicaca is known as the largest navigable lake in the world. Its vast expanse creates the feeling of sailing on the sea, where the horizon is barely visible.

After about 20 minutes, we will arrive at Uros. These are 80 floating islands made from totora, an aquatic plant that grows on the surface of the lake. Here, we will learn more about the localsā€™ life, customs, lifestyle, and culture.

After the visit (around 9:30 am), we will get back on the boat to head towards Taquile Island. The transfer time to Taquile is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Taquile has different sectors. We will explore the island on the south side, trying to avoid mass tourism. The Taquile community stands out for its ancestral weaving techniques.

Es una cultura que se mantiene viva y que, si bien ha tenido mucho contacto con turistas de todo el mundo, es orgullosa de sus raƭces y se aferra a sus costumbres. PodrƔn ver algunos bailes y vestimenta tƭpica.

Cerca de las 12:30pm estaremos listos para almorzar, en Taquile.

Terminado el almuerzo subiremos nuevamente a la lancha, para continuar nuestro viaje, en esta ocasiĆ³n a la penĆ­nsula de Luquina.

En el pueblo de Luquina Chico se han propuesto trabajar en torno al turismo comunitario. Por esa razĆ³n han creado hospedaje dentro de la misma comunidad, para que sus visitantes tengan una experiencia que les permita entender, de primera mano, cĆ³mo es realmente la vida allĆ­ al lado del campo. ConocerĆ”n por tanto la chacra ā€“Ā  labores agrĆ­colas, la ganaderĆ­a, y exploraremos mediante caminatas las zonas aledaƱas, a orillas del Lago.

Por la noche, terminada la cena, estaremos listos para descansar. Atentos porque el amanecer desde Luquina es todo un espectƔculo!

Alojamiento: EstadĆ­a en casa de Comunidad de Luquina (Homestay)

Day 2 | Luquina ā€“ Return to Puno

Breakfast will be ready around 7 a.m. In the community, people are used to waking up very early to start their daily tasks.

At 8 a.m., the guide will accompany you on a walk to the lighthouse (it is also possible to do a hike to Khanicristo, a nearby mountain).

Optional activity (additional cost): Kayaking.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., and at 2:30 p.m. we will board the boat again to return to Puno.

We expect to arrive at the port around 4 p.m., and then take the van back to your hotel.

The tour includes:

  • Private ground transportation, round trip to Puno
  • Boat transfers on the lake
  • Entrance to the Awana Wasi community
  • Entrance to SillustaniPrivate professional guide

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