Puno

The department of Puno is located in the southeast area of Peru. In the shores of Titicaca Lake and over 12 555 feet above sea level. It has an uneven topography with the majority of cities located in the high areas of the sierra. It has 27 947 Sq miles and a population of a million of inhabitants.

Among the most important cities are: Juliaca, Azángaro, Huancané, Lampa and Yunguyo. The amazing Titicaca Lake which is the most navigable lake of the entire world with an area of 8,560 km2 and a maximum depth of 745 feet, the transparency of its waters is remarkable.

There are 36 islands and the most important are Taquile and Amantani.

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Tradicional Tourism

• City Tour
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• Machupicchu 2 Days

Trekking Tourism

• Inka Trail 2 Days
• Inka Trail 4 Days
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• Lares Machupicchu 4 Days
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• Choquequirao 8 Days
• Ausangate 5 Days

Puno

• Puno Full Days
• Titicaca Lake Tour 2 Days

Arequipa

• Arequipa Full Day
• Colca Canyon 2 Days

Ica -Nazca

• Chauchilla Full Day
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Puno Full day

LAKE TITICACA FULL DAY

As usual, early in morning (6: 40 a.m.) we pick you up at your hotel, and take you to the bay, where we will sail in a boat around the Titicaca lake, we will arrive at the Uros Floating Islands, a small community that live in these Islands who build their houses using TOTORA reeds. Later, we continued our trip towards the " Taquile Island" (2 hours approx), a traditional Quechua community who now speak Spanish settled here. Full of old agricultural terraces and some remains from the pre-Incas time . Most characteristic are their clothing, especially the "Chullos", a sort of point cap made with sheep wool. When we arrive to the coast area of the island of Taquile, we must walk through a narrow passage way, enjoying on the way the pretty views of the Titicaca lake. Once we get to the upper side of the Island the guide will explain about the Taquile culture. Next, you will have free time to explore this place by your own. Later, you will have to join us for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we are going to descend until the port to take our boat to return to Puno, arriving there approximately at 5:00 p.m.

IT INCLUDES:

• Picking up at your hotel and transfer to the port.
• Transport (boat).
• Entrances.
• English speaking professional Guide.
• Lunch including the one in Taquile.

YOU MUST BRING

• Warm clothes, since the temperatures in the afternoon are sometimes very cold.
• It is highly recommended to take, gloves, wool hats, chocolates, and bottle water.
• Very important is to take sun cream, because the sun light is very strong and ruthless.