Chimu Floating Islands 1/2D

Puno - Lago Titicaca

Sustainable Chimu Islands Half Day Tour

A tour designed by local experts, ideal for discovering the cultural richness, ancestral history, and unique landscapes of Puno’s most important islands.

This experience combines knowledge, authenticity, and direct contact with local communities, allowing you to understand the true value of Lake Titicaca while exploring natural settings and traditions that remain alive over time.

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Sustainable cultural encounter on Lake Titicaca

This tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the ancestral way of life of the Chimu Island community on Lake Titicaca. They have learned to live in harmony with their environment through the sustainable and regenerative use of totora reeds, preserving both their culture and the lake’s ecosystem.

2

Authentic experiences with local communities

During the visit, you will interact with local inhabitants, learning about the construction of floating islands, traditional fishing techniques, and customs that reflect their cultural identity, promoting responsible and regenerative tourism.

3

Short excursion from Puno

With a half-day duration and daily departures from Puno, this experience allows you to explore Lake Titicaca comfortably while supporting local communities and a sustainable tourism model.

Itinerary

Day 1

Sustainable experience in Lake Titicaca

We begin the experience with pickup from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the main port, where we board a motorboat to navigate across Lake Titicaca towards the floating islands of Chimu.

After approximately 30 minutes of navigation, we arrive at the island and are welcomed by local inhabitants, who introduce us to their daily way of life.

During the visit, we learn about ancestral weaving techniques, the sustainable use of totora reeds, and their importance in the construction of islands, homes, and traditional boats.

We also observe the evolution of their handicrafts, from traditional kesanas to decorative and functional pieces that reflect cultural identity and local creativity.

At the end of the visit, we return by boat to the city of Puno, arriving at approximately 1:00 p.m.

Travelers will be able to enjoy authentic experiences such as:

Take part in small traditional weaving workshops.
Enjoy an optional ride on a totora reed boat.
Observe traditional fishing with nets.
Appreciate the diversity of birds and fish that live in Lake Titicaca.

Included

Traslado hotel – puerto – hotel en Puno.

Navegación en lancha a motor por el Lago Titicaca.

Guía oficial en español / inglés.

Entrada a las Islas Flotantes de los Uros (Chimu).

Not Included

Paseo opcional en balsa de totora (costo adicional aproximado entre S/.10.00 y S/.15.00 por persona).

Gastos personales.

Servicios no mencionados en el programa.

Gallery

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