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Puno
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1 Day |
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Description : |
8:00 a.m. Hotel pickup
- Transfer to the port to board the boat.
We visit Uros and Taquile Islands.
The Uros Islands, a series of 30 islets, lie six kilometers from the port. They are constructed of totora (a type of reed that grows in marshy areas of South America) and are floating on the surface of the lake. The islands inhabitants claim to be the owners of the waters of Lake Titicaca; they are direct descendents of one of the oldest cultures in the continent. Their houses and boats are also made of reeds. Their principle source of income comes from fishing and tourism.
Taquile is a very communal island, it is located in the Ayamara zone but its inhabitants speak Quechua. The sense of community is what governs the place with commercial activity from tourism and the sale of beautifully crafted weaves accounting for the majority of local income. The locals offer the chance to stay in their homes which is a great opportunity to gain a deeper insight into their fascinating culture. The Taquile textiles standout due to their high quality and striking colors.
Taquile lies 24 kilometers from Puno across Lake Titicaca. The locals are always attired in their very colorful traditional dress, they speak Quechua and strongly maintain their group loyalty. The island has no hotels, electricity, roads, vehicles or dogs. Locals provide accommodation and restaurants serve up what they have available: fresh trout and boiled potatoes. Boats depart daily from Puno and it takes around four hours to reach the island.
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Ropa ligera, lentes para sol |
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Includes: |
Pickup from your hotel, Return boat transport, Bilingual guide
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Descripcion : |
Day 1.
8:00 a.m. Pick up at the Hotel.
- Transfer to the port to board the boat.
We visit the Uros Islands, a series of 30 islets, which lie six kilometers from the port. They are constructed of totora (a type of reed that grows in marshy areas of South America) and are floating on the surface of the lake. The islands inhabitants claim to be the owners of the waters of Lake Titicaca; they are direct descendents of one of the oldest cultures in the continent. Their houses and boats are also made of reeds. Their principle source of income comes from fishing and tourism. We then travel to Amantani Island where we spend the night in a local home as there are no hotels on the island.
Day 2:
8:00 a.m. After breakfast we head to Taquile, a very communal island, it is located in the Ayamara zone but its inhabitants speak Quechua. The sense of community is what governs the place with commercial activity from tourism and the sale of beautifully crafted weaves accounting for the majority of local income. The locals offer the chance to stay in their homes which is a great opportunity to gain a deeper insight into their fascinating culture. The Taquile textiles standout due to their high quality and striking colors.
The locals are always attired in their very colorful traditional dress, they speak Quechua and strongly maintain their group loyalty. The island has no hotels, electricity, roads, vehicles or dogs. Locals provide accommodation and restaurants serve up what they have available: fresh trout and boiled potatoes.
We then travel back to Puno
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Pickup from your hotel, Return boat transport, Bilingual guide, 01 breakfast, 01 lunch, 01 dinner, Entrance to the islands
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1 dia |
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8:00 a.m. Pickup from your hotel
Travel to the Sillustani archaeological site which lies 40 km’s north of Puno. It is an ancient burial ground; the ‘chullpas’ are funerary towers, each one containing up to 10 mummies. The towers are constructed from perfectly joined stone blocks and display an excellent anti-seismic system.
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Pickup from your hotel, Return bus transport, Bilingual guide, Entrance to the site
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6 days / 5 Nights
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Hatun Kuski Killa
In the Andes the winter solstice is seen as rebirth. At this time of year all of nature renews itself.
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Offering to the earth
This Inca ritual, which many Andean communities still continue, consists of offering gifts to Mother Erth in thanks for all that she provides for the people and animals.
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Purification Ceremony
Temascal is an ancient indigenous tradition in the Americas. It involves a small chamber made from wooden poles and covered with cloth so that its circular interior is totally sealed apart from the door which can also be covered.
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Aramu Muru
Situated 35 kilometers from Puno and very close to Lake Titicaca, amidst green fields, we find what is considered one of the wonders of the region: The door of Aramu Muru, a stone construction seven meters wide and seven meters tall.
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Inca hanging bridge
Less than a hundred miles from Cusco lies the impressive Apurimac River Canyon. Apurimac in Quechua means “the God who talks”.
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