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: floating Uros Island, Amantani Island & Taquile Island (Travel Videoblog 038)
The lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America and one of the highest in the world. I went on an Island tour from the Peruvian side to discover how people used to live here. Starting with the artificial floating reed Islands of the Uros I continued with Amantani Island where I stayed with a family before finishing the trip on Taquile Island on the next day.
This tour is possibly the most popular thing to do at the lake Titicaca which also means that this affects the way the inhabitants live today and use the tourism industry as their main source of income. Nevertheless the landscape and the panoramic views you come to see are impressive and unique.
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Peru 2012: Party with the locals on Isla Amantaní
Each of the villages on Amantaní has its own communal meeting hall, a larger building where celebrations and gatherings can be held. When the locals have tourists come to stay they have parties with music and dancing so that the tourists can experience a little bit of their culture. That's the idea. :-) This video shows a few glimpses from the party my fellow guests and I were taken to by our host family. It was fun, I recommend it if you're ever on the island. :-)
Lake Titicaca - Tours to Peru
Lake Titicaca - ... If you're thinking about Peru vacations, you will find that one of the places you must go to is Lake Titicaca, which is the highest lake in the world. It is located in the city of Puno. From there it's a twenty minutes distance traveling by river to the lake, where the majesty of the landscape begins, as will be explained by the tour guides. The lake contains three islands: Isla Taquile, Isla Amantani and all forty floating islands built from Totora grass by the local Uros indians.
Lake Titicaca in 4K Ultra HD
Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America, and because of its size and high altitude (3,812 m/12,507 ft) is the highest navigable lake in the world. The lake is considered to be the birthplace of the Inca. In the video: cruising the Peruvian side of the lake and visiting the Uros Floating Islands, the Amantani Island, and the Taquile Island.
For Isla del Sol & the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca check my older HD video:
Recorded July 2018 in 4K Ultra HD with Sony AX100.
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Taquile, la isla del Titicaca que vive bajo sus propias reglas
Atravesada por caminos empedrados, con centros arqueológicos y una playa paradisiaca, la principal riqueza de la isla Taquile es su cultura viva que trasciende el tiempo. Sus habitantes nos abren las puertas de sus casas, y experimentamos esta isla de Puno desde dentro.
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UROS ISLANDS OVERNIGHT | Lake Titicaca's Floating Reed Islands
Staying overnight on the Uros Islands, a collection of floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca, was a crazy experience, but also the memory of a lifetime.
We had quite the adventure getting to the islands. First, we couldn't find our AirBnb host at the port in Puno. This led us to hop aboard a different boat to the Uros Islands. Only then did we realize the magnitude of the islands! Once we found someone who knew where we really should have been, we embarked on yet another boat to find our island for the night. However, since our host was out looking for us (and we were out looking for him) we had another problem.
Once we made it safely to our host's floating reed island, he took us on a tour and explained the culture of the Uru people. It was a wonderful experience and we were touched by the symbiosis of traditional and modern cultures.
Back at the island, we enjoyed a big dinner, and were joined by two British travelers who enlightened us of their expeditions through South America.
Later that night, we were awoken by a thunderstorm rolling through! Ordinarily, we aren't bothered by inclement weather. However, since we were staying in a hut made of reeds, on an island made of reeds, and our plans the next day hinged on getting off the island, we were a bit nervous as to how the storm would affect us.
Ultimately, everything ended up being okay, and we had a wonderful time staying on the Uros Islands for the night.
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