Uros Floating Islands
The Uros people famously built their homes on floating totora reed islands to escape the invading Incas centuries ago and still maintain that way of life today. Come see this unique alnd interesting lifestyle for yourself.
Taquile Island
The Quechua-speaking inhabitants of Taquile Island maintain a distinct culture from their Aymara-speaking neighbors and are especially famous for their textiles. You can visit Taquile on a tour stopping at various islands in the lake.
Amantani Island
The best way to truly experience local culture up close is by doing a homestay with a family on Amantani Island as part of a two-day tour of Lake Titicaca The people of this island maintain a very traditional agricultural lifestyle.
Sillustani Ruins
This pre-Inca cemetery is the best place near Puno to see “chullpas,” a type of above-ground grave which resembles a tower. These monuments are some of the most impressive and memorable works of the ancient Aymara people.
Kayaking Tours
This is the most adventurous way to see the various islands of Lake Titicaca. You can visit Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands by kayak, accompanied by a guide. You can do it as a day trip or stay overnight on one of the islands.
