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lake titicaca

Classic Uros-Taquile tour HALF DAY

Short description:
The floating islands of Uros are located inside the bay of Lake Titicaca only 14 Km. (9 miles) away from the city (20 to 30 minutes
of navigation). The name Uros was used to name a very particular ethnic group that co-existed in Lake Titicaca with the Inkas,
Aymaras and possibly with other civilizations. It is believed that the Uros were one of the first ethnic groups populating the Andean
region. These people were simple fishers and bird hunters and preferred to remain isolated from the more advanced civilizations.
Their search for isolation may be one reason why they decided to live in mobile houses on the lake. When the Spanish chroniclers
encountered the Uros by the end of the XVI century, the Uros were still living on the lake in small reed-boats that they used as
floating houses. Only in the early 60, the Uros started to build small artificial islands with reeds for their homes. Nowadays, the
reeds are still very important material for the Uros. They eat the reeds, build boats and houses with it, feed their few animals with
reeds, and they use the reeds to make fire and cook.
*NOTE: this tour departs from Puno which is located 7 hours from Cusco by bus.
Price: US$25
Full itinerary
8:45am: Pick-up from All Ways Travel office or downtown Puno hostel
9:15am: Boat departure from main dock
10:00am: Visit of 2-3 floating islands
12:30pm: Return to All Ways Travel in downtown Puno

Tour includes:

Pick-up from hotels

English-Spanish speaking guide.

Not included:

Lunch

Tips

Packing List:

Sunscreen

Hat or cap to protect from the sun and cold

Layers; wind jacket, sweater

Cash for tips

Note: To leave your backpack (free of charge) and for advice about good restaurants and hostels in Puno we recommend going to
the All Ways Travel office when you arrive to Puno. They are located at: Jiron Tacna #287 and open at 6:30am.

* Loki Travel loves creating and operating great and unique tours. We believe in promoting sustainable tourism by working
together with local people and guides to produce the best quality tours for fair prices.

For more information or bookings write to cusco_tourdesk@lokihostel.com