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LAKE TITICACA ISLANDS TRAVEL GUIDE | Amantani Island to Taquile Island

Day two of our exploration on Lake Titicaca, Peru!

By visiting three different Lake Titicaca islands - Uros Island, Amantani Island and Taquile Island - we have a good grasp of this iconic lake. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, with 12,500 feet elevation (3,810 metres) above sea level.

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We started off at Amantani Island homestay, where we stayed overnight with a local family.

We sailed to the nearby Taquile Island, where we did a hiking through the island across to learn more about the UNESCO Heritage Site.

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Taquile Island Facts - Taquile Island, Peru in 36 Seconds

Taquile Island, Peru, gives travelers the chance to truly travel back in time. There are no cars or other modern amenities on the island, and visitors here will see a way of life that predates the Inca. It’s only reachable by boat, and can be visited in combination with tours to other fascinating Lake Titicaca islands. Learn a few Taquile Island facts and get to know one of the most unusual populations in Peru, which is made up of just 2,000 people.

People are very friendly, and happy to serve you homemade lunch and demonstrate unusual skills like making shampoo from all-natural ingredients. On a visit with the locals — known as Taquileños — you’ll get to browse the famous Taquile Island textiles, which the locals wear with pride. Learn about Taquile Island by getting a good look at the patterns, which replicate the seasons in colorful detail. Interestingly, knitting is a task reserved for the men, while women do all of the weaving.

Everywhere you look, you’ll see traces of the island’s history. Taquileños use the agricultural terraces designed by the Inca, which produce the crops that make up the bulk of the local diet, including quinoa, beans, and corn. You can take a hike to the elevated Inca ruins to get a good look at the topography of Taquile Island. Lake Titicaca stretches out in a blue expanse, creating an especially memorable view.

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Cultural Performance by the Taquileños (The natives of Taquile Island), Peru

This video is about the cultural performance by the natives of Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca, Peru.

Lake Titicaca, floating islands & Taquile island (Peru)

Lake Titicaca is the most highest lake in the world, its located 3,812 m above the see level between Peru and Bolivia. It's 8,372 km² big and 281 m deep.
Lake is really beautiful, just if you do the trip, don't be cheep and take speed bout, because with the cheep boat you will spend most of the day on that boat and its boring!
They have there so many floating islands, and they really float, so I would like to say - Must see!

Taquile Island of Lake Titicaca in Peru

Taquile (Spanish: Isla de Taquile; Quechua: Intika) is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca 45 km offshore from the city of Puno. About 2,200 people live on the island, which is 5.5 by 1.6 kilometres (3.4 by 1.0 mile) in size (maximum measurements), with an area of 5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi). The highest point of the island is 4,050 metres (13,287 feet) above sea level and the main village is at 3,950 metres (12,959 feet). The inhabitants, known as Taquileños, speak Puno Quechua.
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Lake Titicaca - Puno, Uros islands and Taquile island, Peru/Езерото Титикака- Пуно, о.Урос и Такиле

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in this video I show you 3 of the best places you can visit when you are on the Lake Titicaca, Peru - Puno, the Uros floating islands and Taquile island. I give also some tips about this trip which would be useful for you if you decide to go there. It was a very exciting trip I did in August, so I hope you will have fun seeing my adventures on the lake Titicaca in this video! :)
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в това видео съм събрала 3 от най-хубавите места, които можете да посетите на езерото Титикака в Перу - Пуно, плаващите острови Урос и остров Такиле. Също така във видеото давам и някои съвети, които биха ви били от полза ако решите да направите такова пътуване до езерото Титикака. Пътуването, което виждате във видеото аз направих през Август и беше невероятно приключение, надявам се и вие да се забавлявате докато го гледате!

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Traditional Dance on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru

PERU Puno LAGO TITICACA LAKE Amantani Isla Taquile Island

The island is circular and about 9.28 km² in size. It has two mountain peaks, Pachatata (father earth) and Pachamama (mother earth), with ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. The hillsides, are terraced mostly worked by hand and planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables. Livestock, including alpacas, also graze the slopes.
The temples at the top of the peaks are generally closed during the year. Entrance is permitted on January 20, the annual feast day, at which time the island's population divides in two, with each group gathering at its respective temple. A race is then held from each peak to a point somewhere between the two, and a representative of each group is chosen to run. According to tradition, a victory for Pachamama portends a bountiful harvest in the year to come. Fuente: Wikipedia.org
PERU - PUNO: Disfrutemos de un paseo por las islas Amantani y Taquile del Lago Titicaca en PERU

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Weaving and knitting on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru, 13-4-2009

Weaving and knitting on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru, 13-4-2009. By Dan-Tuyet Tham

Lake Titicaca Travel Guide (Uros, Amantaní and Taquile Islands)

To close off our trip to Peru we headed from Cuzco to Puno with the intention of covering Lake Titicaca (Lago Titicaca) as best we could over the duration of two days. Our trip started from Puno early in the morning when we boarded a boat bound for the Uros Island. The Uros people, who lives on floating reed islands, welcomed us to their floating islands where we had a chance to tour around and purchase some souvenirs.

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Afterwards, we took a traditional rowing boat made out of reeds to another island before heading off to Amantaní. Upon arriving our host family greeted us and we headed to our homestay where we had a traditional lunch consisting of Quinoa soup, potatoes, fried cheese and rice. Afterwards we hiked to the top of the Island (Pachamama) where we had incredible 360 degree views. It felt like we could almost touch the clouds. In the evening we dressed up in traditional attire (ponchos) and headed over for a dance party with live traditional music. The following morning we visited our final island (Taquile) before heading back to Puno. Overall, it was an incredible trip and one we recommend highly; however, be sure to do the two day trip and opposed to the one day option for a more relaxed time.

Lake Titicaca Travel Guide (Uros, Amantaní, Taquile) to Puno, Peru Travel Video Transcript:

So we are taking a really fun overnight trip from Puno today to visit Lake Titicaca. Yeah, we're going to visit several islands and do a homestay overnight. Yeah, and we'll get to meet the different communities that live here because we have Aymara people and Quechua people. So we've just arrived at our first island. And this one is called Corazon de Lago which means the heart of the lake. And this is an Aymara community that lives on a floating reed island so let's go have a look around. Let's check it out.

So it is a bit of a strange sensation walking on the reed islands because it is not solid ground and your feet do sink in a little bit but not to the point where you feel like you're going to fall through and you know go in the water. But still kind of interesting.

Okay, so what have we learned so far on this floating reed island? So we've visiting the Uros floating reed islands and there is approximately 80 to 90 of them. And the people who originally came here were escaping hostile neighbors.
So this is quite a secluded environment for them.

We've made it to our third island of the day. This one is called Amantani and this island is actually home to Quechua people whereas the first two that we visited were home to the Aymara people.

So aside from meeting our host families, what I'm most excited for is food. Because it is already lunchtime. It's a little bit past our lunch time actually. And we forgot to pack snacks. Yep. So I'm starving. So before we settle in we're going to get some local food. Yeah, and apparently they are vegetarian on this island, so we're going to be having a Quinoa soup and then just like potatoes and roots and different vegetables. Cheese and stuff like that. Cheese, yes. So it should be good.

So are you doing okay? A little bit out of breathe? Yeah, a little bit out of breath. We're still feeling the altitude. Actually Lake Titicaca is higher than Cuzco if you can believe that.

Sopa de Quinoa. Ah, sopa de quinoa. Quinoa soup. Ah, que rico.

So we reached the top of Pachamama. How are the views? Oh, we sure did. The views are insane here. It is almost like you're touching the clouds. It is like you can reach up and touch them.

So we're all dressed up, we've had our dinner and now it is time to go to the party. And we are dressed up in traditional outfits. Party!

Alright, so it is a new day and we are visiting a new island. Yes, this is our last stop on Lake Titicaca. This is Taquile Island and we're just going to take a wander around and see what we find. Yes, maybe we'll find our guide and she can tell us a bit of the history of the place. Let's go find her.

This is part of our Travel in Peru series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Peruvian culture, Peruvian arts, Peruvian foods, Peruvian religion, Peruvian cuisine and Peruvian people. All things Peruano. The best of Comida Peruana and Cocina Peruana.

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Lake Titicaca Full Day Tour - Uros Islands and Taquile Island

The Fourth day of my trip to South America. Full day tour of Lake Titicaca visiting Uros Islands and Taquile Island.

Our boat holds about 30 people and we set off, the first stop is the Uros Islands, which are artificial islands made out of reeds. There are about 50 different islands at Uros each with their own family; The island I stop at is called Manco Capac. We are greeted by the residents and then told about the islands, how they are made, how they cook, etc.

We then take a native reed canoe across the lake to another island.

After that we get back on our original boat and head over to Taquile Island which takes about two and a half hours, I spend most of that time on the roof of the boat as I don't like being cooped up inside.

When we arrive at the island we walk up to the main area, this is quite hard going with the altitude, at the to that is where the main village is, we stop for lunch in a restaurant called My House I have soup followed by Trout and rice.

After lunch we continue to explorer the village and head over to the other side to the principal port where we join our boat, luckily it is all down hill.

We get back on the boat and it takes about three hours to get back to Puno, I spend most of the time listening to my ipod on the roof.

As we are getting into Puno the sun starts to set and it quickly becomes dark.

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Peru - Lake Titicaca & Taquile Island - Lago Titicaca e Isola di Taquile

This clip is recorded in The Island of Taquile in Peru, during the summer celebration of St. James in which a selected group of people perform the traditional dances of Puli Puli. The dances go on from early in the morning till dusk for several days. The complete videoguide is on sale at wocmultimedia.com
Questa clip è stata registrata sull'isola di Taquile in Perù durante le celebrazioni del 25 Luglio per la festa patronale di San Giacomo. Secondo la tradizione, per diversi giorni dall'alba al tramonto, un gruppo prescelto di persone esegue antiche danze rituali chiamate del Puli-Puli che si ispirano all'ondeggiare e crescere delle spighe di Quinoa. La videoguida completa è in vendita sul nostro sito wocmultimedia.com/main/peru.htm

[ 4K ] SECRETS OF PERU - UROS ISLANDS - TAQUILE ISLAND - PUNO BOAT TOUR

In Andean belief, Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. Set between Peru and Bolivia, it’s the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. Bright days contrast with bitterly cold nights. Enthralling, deep-blue Lake Titicaca is the unifying, longtime home of highland cultures steeped in the old ways.

Pre-Inca Pukara, Tiwanaku and Collas all left their mark on the landscape. Today the region is a mix of crumbling cathedrals, desolate altiplano (Andean plateau) and checkerboard fields backed by rolling hills and high Andean peaks. In this world, crops are still planted and harvested by hand. Campesinos (farmers) wear sandals recycled from truck tires, women work in petticoats and bowler hats, and llamas are tame as pets.

It might at first appear austere, but ancient holidays are marked with riotous celebrations where elaborately costumed processions and brass bands start a frenzy that lasts for days.

Islas Uros

These human-made islands constructed from reeds are a fascinating half-day trip from Puno. Each islet is home to between one and ten Uros families, who fashion the buoyant totora reeds into huts, boats and even play equipment. Lying just 5km east of Puno, they are the most visited site of Lake Titicaca but still a highlight of the region.

The islands are constructed from many layers of the totora, which are constantly replenished from the top as they rot from the bottom, so the ground is always soft and springy. (Be careful not to put your foot through any rotten sections!)

Isla Taquile

Miniscule Taquile may be only 7-sq-km, with a population of merely 2000 people, but this island has a distinct culture famous for its colorful textiles. Beautiful landscapes of hills, stone archways and, of course, the blue lake, reveal themselves at every turn. You can pass through in a day or take your time and visit interesting sights with a host family, such as monuments to Pachamama (Mother Earth), which are especially fascinating during Taquile's wild festivals.

Puno:

With a regal plaza, concrete-block buildings and crumbling bricks that blend into the hills, Puno has its share of both grit and cheer. It serves as the jumping-off point for Lake Titicaca and is a convenient stop for those traveling between Cuzco and La Paz. But it may just capture your heart with its own rackety charm.

Puno is known as Peru’s capital folklórica (folkloric capital) – its Virgen de la Candelaria parades are televised across the nation – and the associated drinking is the stuff of legend. Its urban center can feel contaminated and cold. But Puno’s people are upbeat, cheeky and ready to drop everything if there’s a good time to be had.

As a commercial (and contraband) hub, its colonial and naval identity can be glimpsed in its spots of old architecture, the colorful traditional dress worn by many inhabitants and the scores of young cadets in the streets.