Click pencil to edit this page
Lake Titicaca
Lake titicaca is a large lake between Bolivia and Peru. It is the highest lake in the world. It is near the city of Puno in Peru
Amantani Island
Getting in and Out
To book a ticket it is best to get to the docks before 7:30am or to go to the docks and get the tickets the day before.There are boats leaving around 8:30am everyday from Puno. The trip costs about 10 dollars and takes about 4 hours and stops at the floating island to pick up people and to check out the floating Reed Islands.
In the morning there are direct boats from the island back to Puno, or you can take the boat to Isla Taquile.
There is a 5 soles fee is charged when you enter the island.(as of 2008)
Things to do
There's a hike up to pachatata (small stone shrine) and pachamama.(also a small stone shrine) At top is an excellent view of the entire island. Also, there is a cool football field along the hike. Try and play a pick up game of futball (soccer) with some local kids. Next to pachamama there is a tower. At the top of the tower is an amazing view of the island which is excellent at sunset.
Places to Stay
There are a handful of families that offer beds for travelers. Once a person arrives, there will be a person that will assign you to a family so that no family gets all the tourism money. The accommodations are basic (breakfast lunch and dinner and a little music from the children if you're lucky). The price is around 15-25 soles per person including food.
Places to Eat
There's no resturant on the island, but there is a convient store that sells drinks and snacks.
General Advice
Electricity is scarce so bring a headlamp (torch).
Bring enough cash, no ATMS
Taquile Island
Getting in and Out
There are boats from Amantani Island and direct boats from Puno. The boats from Puno are usually part of a tour that stops at the floating islands on the way, and arrives around 11:30am and departs by 2pmish. Travel time by boat from Puno is about 2 1/2 hours each way.
There is a 5 soles fee is charged when you enter the island.(as of 2008)
If you get a ticket to Amantani island it usually includes a trip to Taquile island. To purchase a ticket to Amantani island and Taquile island go to the docks in Puno before 7:30am or the day before. (around 10 dollars)
Getting Around
Walk walk and walk
Things to do
Walk around and explore. Near the top of the island is a good spot to relax and view the world.
Places to Eat
There are several small resturants on the island (locally run) but some are closed in the off season. Most of the places have similar food.
Places to Stay
Like Amantani Island there are families offering accomodation for cheap 15-25 soles. When you arrive, you will be assigned a house, if you decide to stay.
General Advice/Warnings
have enough cash on hand. There's no ATMS
