TOUR IN GROUP $ 20.00 US per person
SCHEDULE DESCRIPTIONS
Not included: tips, optional ride on reed boat
*There is a supplemental charge of $/.5.00 per person for pick-up from hotels: Libertador, Eco Inn and Posada del Inka.
The Uros Floating Islands.- located on the hearth of the National Reserve Of lake Titicaca , surrounded by an extence area of reed banks , where you will observe artificial reed platforms inhabited by this ancient ethnic group “Uros ”. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, they have built their own "islands" by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called "Totora". Their homes and boats are also made of this material. A study of the genetic structure of the Quechua and Aymara groups of lake Titicaca has found that today's UROS people preserve part of the original gene of ancient UROS (PhD Fujita and Sandoval, 2002, today thanks to the visitors the young Uros have an opportunity to study in high schools and University.
Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, down through the generations. Taquile is place where the time has stopped. There you will see a community that conserves original Inca and pre-inca social traditions and organizations. The isolation has kept them almost untouched by the modern world. This enchanting Island with long shape is full of Inca terraces and some pre-Inca remains on its top.
UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS - PRIVATE TOUR
Departure time & Price upon request. Ask for quotation.
If you want to explore and know more about this island this the best option, if you want to spend one night on this Island. the guide helps you find accommodation in a local family house and organizing meals ( services Included in the price). The guide will advise you how to catch the boat back to Puno the next day.
