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VISITING PUNO AND LAKE TITICACA

Puno is the gateway city to Lake Titicaca and the Uros Islands. The lake is the highest navigable lake in the world and sits at an altitude higher than Cusco.

The city of Puno is a former Spanish outpost and houses numerous colonial era attractions, most notably the grand Cathedral (blending Spanish with Andean styles) constructed in the 17th century.

The most breathtaking and cherished attraction in Puno is without a doubt Lake Titicaca and its idyllic islands. The splendor of this 5,318 square mile (8559 km²) cobalt-colored lake reflecting an azure sky is sure to dazzle and awaken the senses. The panorama of snow-capped mountains is also a sight.

The floating Uros Islands can easily be reached from Puno by boat. The native people have constructed these entirely handmade islands of Totora reeds for generations. The islands are continually undergoing maintenance to restore all reeds to ensure they stay afloat.

Between 3 and 10 families live on each island, and these resourceful people use the reeds for nearly every aspect of their existence. Besides using the reeds for construction of the islands, their homes, and also for boats, the reeds act as firewood and even make up a small part of their diet.

Visitors can also visit the island of Amantani which also houses its own native Quecha population. Here you can spend the night on the island either with a host family or at a lodge, a unique opportunity to appreciate the warm and hospitable people of the island.

Another beautiful destination that beckons the curious traveler is Taquile Island. Vestiges of the island’s pre-Incan past are still observable here. Used as a political prison during the colonial times up until the 20th century, this island became the exclusive property of its inhabitants around 1970. The amicability of the town-folk, who display their traditional clothing proudly, are what characterize this quaint island village. The intricate and brightly colored textiles produced here reflect the inhabitants’ Andean beliefs, myths, and way of life.

One of the best ways to get to Puno is by bus or train direct from Cusco. As you travel you see the lake grow in the distance and view the spectacular Andean scenery. You may also choose to stop in Puno on your way to La Paz which can easily be accessed from Puno. You can also see the spectacular Peruvian snow topped mountains from the Bolivian side of the border on your way to La Paz.

Peru For Less offers tours around the most inviting of Lake Titicaca’s islands with our own professionally-trained and bilingual expert guides. Our local guides are considered experts on the history and living cultures present and take great pleasure in accompanying you on your voyage of discovery into this mythical region.

DONT JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

Visiting Lake Titicaca and staying on Amantani Island was a very surreal experience that I highly recommend.
Patria Cabral, Seattle, WA, USA

The Lake Titikaka tour was culturally and scenically eye-opening. And the guide was very pleasant.
Irene Chen, Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Alexander, our guide from Puno, was also superb. He took us to an Uros Island further from Puno, so there were no other tours there. We really appreciated that Alexander knew how to bring us away from touristy places and closer to the people.
Verena & Bill, Ottawa, Canada

Lastly, in Puno for Lake Titicaca, we had George as our tour guide. He helped us with things he wasn't obligated to do and that really made us feel better. He also did a wonderful job touring.
Melen Family, Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

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