Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
Getting here independently is easy. Ferries leave from the port in Puno (S12) at least once
an hour from 6am to 4pm. The community-owned ferry service visits two islands, on a ro-
tation basis. Ferries to Taquile and Amantaní can also drop you off in the Uros.
Isla Taquile
Inhabited for thousands of years,
Isla Taquile
(admission S5)
, 35km east of Puno, is a tiny
7-sq-km island with a population of about 2000 people - and natural beauty that makes it
a standout. The Quechua-speaking islanders are distinct from most of the surrounding
Aymara-speaking communities and maintain a strong sense of group identity.
Islanders wearing traditional dress, Isla Taquile
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