Discover the magic of Lake Titicaca by visiting the enigmatic Uros Floating Islands, a place where history and tradition remain alive. This half-day tour will take you to navigate the highest navigable lake in the world until reaching the famous islands built with totora, an aquatic plant used since ancient times. You will learn firsthand how the Uros inhabitants build and maintain their islands, houses, and floating boats, preserving a unique lifestyle inherited from their ancestors. You will be able to interact with the community, discover their customs, and experience the authenticity of a millenary culture. A fascinating cultural experience that connects you with the roots of the Andean highlands and transports you to an ancestral world in the heart of the majestic Titicaca.
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Moderate, with restrictions
3.830 m s.n.m. (Highest point)
Half day
Only in downtown Puno
05:00 – 06:00 hrs Pick-up at the Puno Bus Terminal for passengers arriving by bus, and reception at a partner hotel for the use of restrooms and luggage storage.
Registration and entrance at the Puno pier. Brief explanation by the guide about the navigation and the itinerary.
Beginning of the trip by motorboat towards the Uros Floating Islands (approx. 25 min). During the ride, you will appreciate the immensity of Lake Titicaca and the Andean birds that inhabit its shores.
Traditional Welcome: warm reception by the Uros inhabitants as you arrive at their floating island.
Cultural Explanation: learn about the ancestral technique used for the construction and maintenance of the islands, made entirely of totora.
Practical Demonstration: locals show how they periodically renew the base of the islands and how they build their homes.
Interaction with Local Families: discover their lifestyle, customs, and the importance of totora in their daily lives.
Handicraft Exhibition: opportunity to observe the handmade work of the locals (weaving, ornaments, miniature boats) and purchase authentic souvenirs.
Optional Totora Raft Ride (additional cost): a unique experience to live like the ancient inhabitants of the lake.
Free Time: explore the island, take photographs, and admire the surroundings of the highest navigable lake in the world.
Return by motorboat to Puno, once again navigating Lake Titicaca and enjoying the landscape.
End of the tour.
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