Uros and Taquile Islands: Pre-Inca Culture and Views

Explore ancient Uros and Taquile cultures on Lake Titicaca. Discover pre-Inca history, stunning viewpoints, and rich traditions on this full-day tour.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Uros Floating Islands - One of the cultures, considered as the “pre-solar” culture or “survivors of a previous or primordial humanity” … The origin of the Uros dates back to Pre-INCA times, where they were the oldest population of the Collao plateau and would have settled in this territory around the year 1200 BC. Today their descendants are the mixture of cultures: Uro & Aymara, they preserve many of their ancestral customs. They live on floating islands, made up of 4 to 7 families. There are more than 140 floating islands, they are located within the Titicaca National Reserve. On this tour we will learn much more about their coexistence and way of life. One of their deities called, “MAMA QOTA”, (mother of the lake). You will be able to enjoy nature: The fauna of Lake Titicaca, where on the way you will observe; Birds, such as the Grebe, (an endemic bird of Titicaca), also the White Heron, Choca, Tiquicho and the fish, the Ispi, Carachi, Mauri or Suche (endemic fish).

  • Taquile Island - It is worth noting that Taquile Island was declared a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO, thanks to the extraordinary work of its inhabitants in textile art, where they express their experience, their customs and their culture, and they also maintain their Inca customs: the principles of Ama Sua (Do not be a thief), Ama Llulla (Do not be a liar) and Ama Quella (Do not be lazy), from children to grandparents, they make these fine fabrics that resemble the textiles of the Paracas and Incas. Taquile Island was part of the Inca Empire, and some archaeological remains can be seen. This island was one of the last Inca sites that capitulated to the Spanish in the 16th century. Later it was taken in the name of Emperor Charles V and finally passed to the court of Pedro Gonzales de Taquila, from whose surname its name is derived. The Spanish banned traditional Inca clothing, for which they wear a peculiar outfit.

What's Included
  • Transfer Hotel-Port-Hotel
  • Entrance tickets to Uros & Taquile
  • Speedboat
  • Totora boat ride
  • Tour Guide, English / Spanish
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
    • Tips (optional).
Additional Information

You will learn about one of the cultures considered to be the “pre-solar” culture or “survivors of a previous or primordial humanity”… The origin of the Uros dates back to pre-INCA times, where they were the oldest population of the Collao plateau and would have settled in this territory around the year 1200 BC. The island of Taquile was part of the Inca Empire, and some archaeological remains can be seen. This island was one of the last Inca sites that capitulated to the Spanish in the 16th century. Mother Earth (Pachamama), the main Andean deity, determines the abundance of the harvest and fertility, and to whom they offer a series of payments (offering) per year and three coca leaves before each activity or trip. God is present throughout the year at the festivities. There are several natural viewpoints that allow you to take spectacular photos of the island and Lake Titicaca.

Location
Av. Costanera 101
Avenida Costanera
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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