Uros & Taquile islands 1 Day In this tour of Uros and Taquile, after picking up our visitors from their hotels, we will leave in a comfortable boat towards the floating islands of the Uros where we will visit 2 islands, of the more than 90 islands that make up "The islands of the Uros" , and then continue the journey to the natural island of Taquile (2 ½ hours of navigation), where we will arrive at approximately noon. We will make a short walk to the upper part of the island (30 minutes), from where we can appreciate the immensity of the lake and all its splendor, we will have lunch and learn more about its textiles, inhabitants and customs. Taquile was declared by UNESCO as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". Spinning and weaving are made mainly by men, who begin to make this art from the age of 8. Through these fabrics and clothing, the inhabitants of Taquile demonstrate their marital status, depending on the colors, sizes and mode of use. In males, the bachelor wears a red and white chullo, while married men a red chullo; Single women wear a chullo with a larger and more colorful pompom than married women. Itinerary: 06:45 AM Pick up at hotels in downtown Puno 07:00 AM Departure by boat from the port of Puno 07:40 AM Visit of 2 Floating Islands of the Uros 09:00 AM Departure of the boat to the island of Taquile 11:30 AM Arrival at the North Port of Taquile Island and we start a 30-minute walk 12:30 PM Guide explanation in Plaza de Armas 01:30 PM Typical Lunch 02:30 PM Return to the city of Puno 05:15 PM Arrival to Puno and Transfers to Hotels It includes: Transfer hotel - port - hotel. Spanish / English guide. Uros / Taquile Tickets. Motor boat. Lunch in Taquile. Does not include: Tips. Local boat ride (Balsa de Totora) in the Uros, optional service, lasts approximately 10 to 15 minutes, the price is (S / 10.00 soles) or ($ 3.00 Dollars) per person and the payment is to the resident. Others not mentioned. Recommendations: Bring light and warm clothing, the weather in the mornings is cold, at noon it is hot and in the afternoon it is windy. Bring a hat and / or sunscreen. Comfortable shoes for the walk. Cash if you want to buy souvenirs / souvenirs, they do not accept credit / debit cards. Drinks and / or snacks.
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PERÚ Ministerio de Cultura

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Cusco - Perú

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