Isla Uros Medio día

The floating islands of the uros are located in the bay of Puno, 10 km away from the port of Puno (20 to 30 minutes of navigation). This tour lasts 3 ½ hours.

The uros were one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the highlands, dedicated to fishing and hunting birds depending completely on the totora (Aquatic Plant of the Lake), Plant with which they build their islands, houses, rafts and that also it serves as food and fuel.

The constructions of the islands are with large blocks of the roots of the totora, the reason why they can float is due to the porosity of the blocks aided by the gases that produce their decomposition. After joining these blocks the inhabitants of the uros place a layer of totora the same that must be replaced every 20 days, these islands are anchored by means of sticks

Day 1:

Itinerary (Morning)

08:45 AM – Pick up from hotels in the center of Puno

09:15 AM – Departure by boat from the main port

10:00 AM – Visit of 2 – 3 Floating Islands of the Uros

12:30 PM – Return to the Hotels of the Center of Puno

Itinerary (Afternoon)

03:50 PM – Pick up from hotels in the center of Puno.

04:15 PM – Departure by boat from the main port.

05:00 PM – Visit of 2 – 3 Floating Islands of the Uros.

06:00 PM – Return to the Hotels of the Puno Center

Included

• Transfer hotel – port – hotel.
• Motor boat
• Spanish / English guide.
• Uros Tickets.

• Wear a windproof light jacket
• comfortable shoes
• hat
• sunscreen and water and / or rehydration