SUMMARY OF THE TOUR
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Tour Type: Archaeological, Natural and Culture
Reception at Juliaca airport, Transfer to the chosen hotel.
Pick up from your hotel at 2:00 p.m. Starting at the Sillustani Archaeological Complex, a place located 34 km from the city of Puno on the peninsula of the Umayo lagoon, a Quechua word that means head of the river, in this place is the archaeological site of Sillustani. This place was a cemetery where you can see tombs that are from the Kolla Culture, these tombs are called Chullpas that are shaped like inverted cones. opportunity in which you will enjoy the landscape and an excellent view of Lake Umayo, the tour within the complex is 1:30 hrs, after that we visit some crafts to take a memory of the charming place, return to the hotel at 17:30. Overnight.
Our departure starts at 6:45 am from your hotel. To go in a private transport to the dock or main port. At 7:15 am, we start the departure towards the floating islands of the Uros, currently considered the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca. Also known as the highest navigable lake in the world. During the trip you will be able to observe a beautiful panoramic, scenic view. Our specialized guide will introduce you to the existence of the floating islands of the Uros. At present, the people of the Uros still maintain their own culture and tradition, as well as artisanal fishing, especially (CARACHI) and pejerrey. When fishing is abundant, they preserve the fish by drying them in the sun. They also hunt wild birds and collect duck eggs. There are 115 islands that live today, and each island is well organized, after a long and beautiful visit, you will say goodbye to the Uros. To continue to the island of Taquile; We will sail by boat for 2 and a half hours, to the natural island of Taquile, during the navigation you will be able to observe the chain of mountains (the real mountain range), not only that, the people of Taquile very collaborative and well organized. It is the reason that the Taquileños have demonstrated their high degree of advancement in the Textile Industry, receiving their award by UNESCO. It should be noted that spinning and weaving are mainly done by men, starting at the age of eight. Women make exclusively from yarns and fabrics. Life in Taquile is still largely unchanged by modernity. The visit will take an average of 2 hours, and 1 hour you will have to taste a delicious typical lunch, if you really want to be part of this community, you can voluntarily collaborate by buying some of their crafts. So that this community has some means of sustainability, that way they will be able to continue showing their existence to future travelers.Finally, our guide will inform them of the time of return arriving at 17:00 in the afternoon to the city of Puno.
Returning to Puno at the indicated time, transfer to the bus terminal or the airport.
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