From Puno - Uros floating islands
ID: GYG634024-1054495
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Get to know an ancient society, the Uros. that developed in Lake Titicaca. Visit the floating islands so that you can get to know their living culture
Pick up is at 9:00 am from your hotel
he floating islands of the Uros are located in the bay of Puno, 10 km away from the port of Puno (20 minutes by boat).
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
The Uros were one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the plateau, dedicating themselves to fishing and hunting birds, depending completely on the Reed (Lake Aquatic Plant), a plant with which they built their islands, houses, rafts and which also It serves as food and fuel.
The construction of the islands is with large blocks of the roots of the Totora, the reason why they can float is due to the porosity of the blocks helped by the gases produced by their decomposition. After joining these blocks, the inhabitants place a layer of Reeds, which must be replaced every 20 days. These islands are anchored with sticks.
Pick up is at 9:00 am from your hotel
he floating islands of the Uros are located in the bay of Puno, 10 km away from the port of Puno (20 minutes by boat).
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
The Uros were one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the plateau, dedicating themselves to fishing and hunting birds, depending completely on the Reed (Lake Aquatic Plant), a plant with which they built their islands, houses, rafts and which also It serves as food and fuel.
The construction of the islands is with large blocks of the roots of the Totora, the reason why they can float is due to the porosity of the blocks helped by the gases produced by their decomposition. After joining these blocks, the inhabitants place a layer of Reeds, which must be replaced every 20 days. These islands are anchored with sticks.
Highlights
- You will visit the floating islands of the Uros in a comfortable boat
- you will have the opportunity to get to know this ancient society
- You can contemplate Lake Titicaca
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
plaza mayo de puno
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.