Taquile weaving, a living legacy
Under the sky embracing the waters of Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island invites you to experience an exceptional tradition: Taquile weaving. More than a textile technique, this Andean legacy is a language of symbols and colors expressing identity and ancestral wisdom.
Culture in every garment
Each handmade piece tells a story: belts that indicate marital status, chullos that reveal community roles. On Taquile, men learn to weave from childhood, making it a fundamental part of their life and culture.
Peru’s cultural pride
Visiting Taquile means entering a world where textiles are living cultural codes that have endured through time and today proudly represent Peru worldwide.
This tour offers flexible departure times and length of stay, ideal for couples, families, or small groups (recommended between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.). Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Puno and transfer you to the Port of Puno, where you will board a boat to the Uros Floating Islands or Taquile Island.
Entrance to Uros and Taquile Islands
Official guide (Spanish / English)
Boat with comfortable seats, life jackets, and first aid equipment
Guided visit to Taquile Island
Hotel – port – hotel transfers
Lunch: quinoa soup, fried trout or omelet + hot drinks