Lake Titacaca, Uros & Taquile 1 Day

Our departure starts at 6:45 am from your hotel. To go in a private transport to the dock or main port. At 7:15 am, we start the departure towards the floating islands of the Uros, currently considered the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca. Also known as the highest navigable lake in the world. During the trip you will be able to observe a beautiful panoramic, scenic view. Our specialized guide will introduce you to the existence of the floating islands of the Uros. At present, the people of the Uros still maintain their own culture and tradition, as well as artisanal fishing, especially (CARACHI) and pejerrey. When fishing is abundant, they preserve the fish by drying them in the sun. They also hunt wild birds and collect duck eggs. There are 115 islands that live today, and each island is well organized, after a long and beautiful visit, you will say goodbye to the Uros. To continue to the island of Taquile; We will sail by boat for 2 and a half hours, to the natural island of Taquile, during the navigation you will be able to observe the chain of mountains (the real mountain range), not only that, the people of Taquile very collaborative and well organized. It is the reason that the Taquileños have demonstrated their high degree of advancement in Textile Industry, receiving their award by UNESCO. It should be noted that spinning and weaving are mainly done by men, starting at the age of eight. Women make exclusively from yarns and fabrics. Life in Taquile is still largely unchanged by modernity. The visit will take an average of 2 hours, and 1 hour will have to taste a delicious typical lunch, if you really want to be part of this community, you can voluntarily collaborate by buying some of their crafts. So that this community has some means of sustainability, that way they will be able to continue showing their existence to future travelers. Finally, our guide will inform them of the time of return arriving at 17 hours in the afternoon in the city of Puno.