Uros Floating Islands

$14.00

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Puno
  • Duration
    3 Hours
  • Level of activity
    Under
  • Group Size
    Medium
Description

The floating islands of the Uros are located in the bay of Puno, 10 km from the port of Puno (20 to 30 minutes of navigation), This tour lasts 3 hours.

The Uros were one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the the highlands, dedicating themselves to fishing and hunting birds depending
completely from the Totora (Lake Water Plant), a plant with which they build their islands, houses, rafts and that also serves them as food and fuel.

The construction of the islands are with large blocks of the roots of the Totora, the reason they can float is because of the porosity of
the blocks helped by the gases produced by their decomposition. Then to join these blocks the inhabitants put a layer of Totora the same which must be replaced every 20 days, these islands are anchored by half of sticks.

Itinerary

ITINERARY (MORNING)
08:45 Pick up from hotels in downtown Puno.
09:15 Departure by boat from the main port.
10:00 Visit of 2 Floating Islands.
12:30 Return to the hotels in downtown Puno.

ITINERARY (HALF DAY)
11:50 Pick up from hotels in downtown Puno
12:15 Departure by boat from the main port
12:45 Visit of 2 Floating Islands
15:15 Return to the hotels in downtown Puno.

What does it include?

Includes

  • Pick up from lodgings in the center of Puno.
  • Entry fees.
  • Visit to the Uros Islands.
  • Guide.

It does not include

  • Food.
  • Extra.

Recommend

  • Sunscreen.
  • Hat or cap.
  • Repellent.
General Information
  • They should be ready 15 minutes before the tour.

Uros Floating Islands

$14.00

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