Puno, Perú

THE FLOATING ISLANDS OF THE UROS

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Tour Description

The Uros, a floating people located within the Bay of Lake Titicaca about 6 km from the city of Puno (25 to 30 minutes by motorboat). Currently, there are over 100 floating islands made of the totora plant. According to history, the Uros were the oldest inhabitants among the ethnic groups that populated the Puno region. This Aymara-speaking community keeps the tradition alive, such as artisanal fishing, hunting and the preservation of wild birds, egg collection, men being expert builders and drivers of totora rafts, and women being skilled weavers of textile crafts and handicrafts.

The totora plant is very important for this ancestral Uros community as they use it for building their homes, transportation (rafts), natural medicine, and as fuel for cooking their food.

Detailed Itinerary

MORNINGS: From 8:45 to 12:15

  • 08:45. Pick up from hotels in downtown Puno and transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca.
  • 09:00. Departure by boat to the islands of the Uros.
  • 09:30. Arrival and guided visit to the floating islands of the Uros.
  • 11:45. Return to the city of Puno.
  • 12:15. Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotels in the city center or bus station.

AFTERNOONS: From 15:40 to 18:30

  • 15:45. Pick up from hotels in downtown Puno and transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca.
  • 16:00. Departure by boat to the islands of the Uros.
  • 16:30. Arrival and guided visit to the floating islands of the Uros.
  • 17:45. Return to the city of Puno.
  • 18:15. Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotels in the city center or bus station.

Includes

  • Entrance to the Uros islands.
  • Spanish/English guide.
  • Transfers from hotel - port - hotel (only for hotels located in the center).
  • Motorboat (with bathrooms and bus-type seats).

Does not include

  • Extra expenses
  • Use of public restrooms.
  • Pickup from hotels located outside the city.

Recommendations

  • 1.Cap or sun hat.
  • 2.Sneakers or shoes for visits and walks.
  • 3.Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm.
  • 4.December to April - rainy season (bring waterproof clothing and an umbrella), May to November - dry and cold season (bring winter clothes).