Uros Taquile Full Day
Service Details
- Type of experience: Full day
- Duration: 1 day
- Departure from: Puno
- Group: Medium
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Guide: Guide
Overview
In this tour of Uros and Taquile after picking up our visitors from their hotels, we will leave in a comfortable boat to the floating islands of the Uros where we will visit 2 islands, then continue the tour to the natural island of Taquile ( 2 ½ hours of navigation) we will arrive approximately at noon. We will make a small walk towards the high part of the island (30 minutes), from where we will be able to appreciate the immensity of the lake and all its splendor, we will have lunch and we will know more about its textiles, inhabitants and customs.
It should be mentioned that they were declared by UNESCO as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". Spinning and weaving are mainly done by men, who begin to perform this art from the age of eight. Through these weavings the inhabitants of Taquile show their civil status depending on the colors, sizes and mode of use. In the men the soletero uses a red and white chullo, while the married men use a red chullo. While single women wear a chullo with a larger and more colored pompom than married women.
Itinerary
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7:15 a.m.
Pickup at hotels in downtown Puno
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7:30 a.m.
Boat departure from the port of Puno
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8:00 a.m.
Tour of 2 Floating Islands of the Uros (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)
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9:15 a.m.
Departure by boat to Taquile Island
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10:30 a.m.
We arrive at the northern port of Taquile Island and begin a 30-minute walk to the local restaurant
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11:30 a.m.
Explanation of the menu at the local restaurant
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12:30 p.m.
Traditional Lunch
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1:30 p.m.
Walk around the island or the main square (Optional)
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2:30 p.m.
Return to the city of Puno
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4:00 p.m.
Arrival in Puno and Transfers to Downtown Hotels or the Plaza de Armas
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End of service
What's Included
Includes
- Guide.
- Lunch.
- Transport.
- Transfer in/out.
Does not include
- Cold drinks.
- Hydration.
- Extras.
Recommendations
- Wear a hat or cap.
- Use sunscreen.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Repellent.
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