Puno is located in the south of Peru on the shores of the magnificent Lake Titicaca at 3800 meters above sea level. Puno is the melting pot of the Inca and Aymara cultures. It is well known as the folkloric capital of Peru, which honors it with its large number and variety of traditional dances and music. The main attraction of Puno is the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, with the existing islands of Amantani and Taquile. UNESCO protects the islands because they are the only Quechua-speaking communities, and they follow the lifestyle of the Incas times.
Private Machu Picchu always tries to go with local communities to better understand the local people on the islands. In this opportunity, you will visit the floating islands of Uros and Taquile and then stay in a homestay with a local family.
We will pick you up from your Hotel and transfer you to the port to board our motorboat. We will depart in 45 minutes. We will visit the floating island of Uros. Here you will learn about the lifestyle of the local people who have been living for years. After your visit, you will continue on a motorboat for 2 hours to Taquile Island. Here you will hike up for 30 minutes to the main plaza of the community to learn the unique traditions and customs of the island. After, you will have a traditional lunch. After lunch, you will return to Karina Community, where you will spend a night with a local family. Homestay
After having breakfast with your host family, you will help to work on the farm and interact with them until lunch. After lunch, you will come back by your boat for 2 hours to Puno port. Here we will transfer to your Hotel.
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