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Islands on Lake Titicaca, Peru

From series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”
Lake Titicaca in Peru has been attracting an attention of researchers and travelers for many years. As scientists believe, millions of years ago, this picturesque lake, which today affects with its size, was a sea. Even now, its waters are inhabited by rare marine fish and sharks. An interesting feature of the lake are the floating islands. Uros Indians inhabit these places for hundreds of years. Getting to know their way of life and culture is the goal of many travelers. A visit to the amazing floating islands can be a real journey into the past.

Islands on Lake Titicaca, Peru Uros Indians began to build artificial islands on the lake in the prehistoric era, during the war against the Incas. Hostile Inca drove them from the land. Eventually, Uros adapted to the harsh life and came to a quite successful and comfortable existence. Even now, they don’t agree to change their place to another environment. Indians built amazing islands of dried reeds; that’s also the main building material in the construction of houses.

As many hundreds of years ago, the main activities of aborigines are hunting and fishing. Surprisingly, in such harsh conditions, they are engaged in some simple forms of agriculture. Many islands of Uros Indians are available for tourists to visit. However, not that many travelers manage to get to the most remote and authentic islands. This can be done only if accompanied by an experienced guide. An acquaintance with craft traditions of the indigenous inhabitants of Lake Titicaca will be incredibly amazing. Next - Chefchaouen


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Useful staff nearby

Police station: 'Comisaria pilcuyo' in 38 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Tacana Lodge & Restaurant' in 30 km

Nearest airports:
 »  El Alto International Airport LPB - in 144 km
 »  Chacalluta International Airport ARI - in 298 km
 »  Oruro Airport ORU - in 337 km
 »  Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport CUZ - in 378 km
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Best hotels near Islands on Lake Titicaca

Ecolodge La Estancia

Located in 26 km from Islands on Lake Titicaca
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Rooms: 15
Boasting lake and mountains views, rooms at La estancia Ecolodge have rustic furniture. All the rooms have heating and private bathrooms. A buffet … More: photo, rates and booking
Flores Del Lago Hostal

Located in 44 km from Islands on Lake Titicaca
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Rooms: 18
The rooms in Flores Del Lago Hostal feature a private bathroom and cable TV. Room service is provided. Flores Del Lago has a 24-hour front desk that … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Utama

Located in 45 km from Islands on Lake Titicaca
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Rooms: 10
The rooms in Hotel Utama feature cable TV. Superior rooms have lake views and sofas. Guests at Hotel Utama are offered free candy, fruits, water, … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Las Balsas

Located in 93 km from Islands on Lake Titicaca
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Rooms: 27
Built on the lakeside, Hotel Las Balsas has tastefully decorated rooms with cable TV and work desks. All rooms have private bathrooms with showers. … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Huacullani rift
88 km - Huacullani rift
In Peru, you can find Huacullani rift that was named as the nearby area. The fault is situated not far from the world known Lake Titicaca. Geologists were shocked when they knew about this 3 000-meter rift. The seismologic phenomenon that has happened there is quite …
La Rinconada
134 km - La Rinconada
One of the most extreme settlements in the world is in Peru. La Rinconada is situated in the Alps, at an altitude of 5 100 meters above sea level. This tiny town is the highest settlement in the world. It was founded by settlers, who were attracted to these remote …
Huaynaputina Volcano
182 km - Huaynaputina Volcano
Huaynaputina volcano that became known worldwide due to violent eruptions in the early 17th century, is in Peru. The eruption of Huaynaputina is officially considered the strongest in the history of South America. Its effects spread to more than 100 km from the …
North Yungas Road
193 km - North Yungas Road
The worldwide known Death road is in Bolivia. An incredibly difficult and dangerous route connects the city of La Paz and Coroico. It is a very narrow and full of sharp turns serpentine road that bears no resemblance to those mountain roads which can be seen in many …
Toquepala Mine
207 km - Toquepala Mine
The Toquepala copper mine, located in Peru, is also among the prominent man-made quarries on the planet. Its development started in 1960. Its depth has long exceeded 500 meters, the diameter of the crater is about 2500 meters. Originally, the mine was developed for …
Chungara Lake
268 km - Chungara Lake
In the wonderfully beautiful mountainous region, at the altitude of 4570 meters above sea level is located Chungara Lake. The size of the lake is relatively modest, its area is only 21.5q. Km, and the maximum depth is 33 meters. The lake is surrounded by snowy mountain …
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