I arrived in Puno, Peru the day after New Years Eve in Cusco to experience the highest lake in the world. Lake Titicaca beats all other lakes in altitude as well as name, say Lake Titicaca 10 times and try not to laugh.
My first stop along the great Lake Titicaca was visiting the floating islands of the Uros tribe, one which pre-dates the Inca civilization.
Learning about how the some 40 floating islands are put together with simple reeds and secured with dense mud-like anchors was absolutely fascinating. The islands are constantly being built-on with additional reeds as rotting occurs and although incredibly secure, you can still feel water soaking through as you walk across the land.
The Uru people live a very traditional lifestyle with fishing and tourism as their main source of income. Although only a few hundred still live on and maintain the islands. most have moved to the mainland.
If you’re traveling through Peru, I definitely recommend stopping in Puno and taking a tour of the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. The cost for the day tour was less than $30 bucks.
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vibrant as the colors seen on your photographs.. kudos!! i actually tried saying the lake’s name 10 times.. lol
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Tons of fun right?
LOL… fun.. fun.. fun..
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The floating islands look amazing. The view of Puna in your photo is just stunning — congratulations on the beautiful photos.
The Uros Islands are great fun… although possibly not as traditional as they once were! As long as you ignore that then they are definitely a worthwhile visit and, as you say… great value for money in Peru! Puno itself as a town is really just good to stay in as a travel point either to / from either Bolivia or Peru, or as a base for visits to Lake Titicaca.
Also great is nearby Isla Taquile – much more traditional, with local farming communities and great craftsmen. Very similar to Isla del Sol in Bolivia.
Hi Gareth,
My name is Sonia. I just booked my flight to Peru for May 13-23, 2021. I have been to Peru but this time I want to stay at Lake Titicaca floating islands. I want to stay in a place as traditional as possible. Can you help me with this? I also want to go see the Nazca lines. Any pointers is greatly appreciated. My hub is Cuzco.
I look forward to hearing and meeting you.
Thanks,
Sonia