Uros and Taquile Full-Day Tour: Quechua and Aymara Culture
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See availability →Join a full-day Uros and Taquile sightseeing tour by speedboat to meet Aymara and Quechua communities on the highest navigable lake in the world, lunch included.
On this Uros and Taquile full-day tour by speedboat, the focus is on the people more than the water. You sail Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, and meet two communities with distinct roots: the Aymara-speaking Uros and the Quechua islanders of Taquile.
The Uros live among totora reeds about 8 km from Puno. Catching fish, hunting birds and collecting eggs remain part of their know-how. Men build and steer the reed rafts, while women weave tapestries. Visiting means stepping onto an ancient way of life inside Puno Bay.
Taquile lies 35 kilometres from the city. Its residents are known for fine textiles that rank among the best handicrafts in Peru. Visitors pass a plain stone gateway and find a sweeping outlook over the water, with archaeological sites and lovely scenery around. The Quechua islanders have a name for being welcoming and charming with visitors.
- Uros, on fishing, bird hunting and reed building
- Taquile, on textiles, landscapes and archaeology
- Round-trip transfer between a downtown hotel and the port, entrance tickets, lunch at a typical restaurant and an official guide in Spanish and English
The speedboat has comfortable seats, life jackets and a first-aid kit. The reed raft ride at Uros is extra, and people prone to seasickness may find the crossing hard.