THE FLOATING ISLANDS OF “UROS”
They are located east of the city, 7 km away, being one of the traditional views. These Islands are artificial floors made of superimposed and skillfully interwoven totora, there are all sizes and in the Natural Reserve of Titicaca, Bay of Puno in an approximate number of 50.
During the trip, the guide provides extensive information about Lake Titicaca, the legends of the Uros, their customs and customs and folklore. It also makes visitors aware that the Uros residents live from fishing, hunting and gathering, as well as from tourism and handicrafts that show up in attractive multicolored cloths of cloth with a variety of designs, as well as drawings that generally They are made by children.
THE ISLAND OF TAQUILE
(Intika in Quechua)
It belongs to the district of Amantaní, Puno, Peru and is located 45 km from the regional capital. It has an approximate population of 2,200 inhabitants. The main villa is at 3,950 meters above sea level and the highest point on the island reaches 4,050 meters above sea level.
The town of Taquile is an essentially agricultural community that takes advantage of the benign climate of the territory and the water resources of Titicaca for the improvement of its production. The main attraction of
the island is concentrated in experiential tourism, from the contact with the customs and tasks of the people who dwell in it.
AMANTANÍ ISLAND
The population is approximately 400 families, spread across the 10 communities of Santa Rosa, Lampayuni, Sancayuni, Alto Sancayuni, Occosuyo, Occo Pampa, Incatiana, Colquecachi and Villa Orinojón plus the town. Its main means of subsistence is agricultural activity; produce potatoes, geese, barley and beans; in cattle activity, bovines and cattle stand out. Its textile activity is similar to that of Taquile, both in variety and design. Due to the existence of granite rock on the Llacastiti hill, an activity of cutting and carving tools for everyday use and for decorative elements in construction has been developed.
LOCATION: Its located west of Lake Titicaca, and northeast of Puno.
