Overnight on an island

Lake Titicaca’s islands are world famous for their peaceful beauty and the living tradition of their agrarian cultures, which date to pre-Columbian times. A homestay here offers a privileged glimpse of another way of life.
Be aware that not all islanders welcome tourism, which only stands to reason since not all benefit from tourism and may see the frequent intrusions into their daily life as disruptive. It’s important to respect the privacy of islanders and show courtesy.
All travel agencies in Puno offer one- and two-day tours to Uros, Taquile and Amantaní. Travelers often complain that the guided island-hopping tours offer only a superficial view of the islands and their cultures. For more insight into the culture, it’s recommended to travel independently if you have the time. All ferry tickets are valid for 15 days, so you can island-hop at will.

ile amantani sans tour operator

L’île d’Amantani se trouve à 38 km du port de Puno (normalement 3H30 de navigation). De part la distance le tourisme ne s’est pas développé de la même manière que sur l’île de Taquile. L’accueil chez l’habitant reste à Amantani une expérience culturelle plus authentique. le bateau part du part de Puno direction Amantani vers 8 heures. île sur laquelle il est possible de dormir mais l'hébergement et le logement fonctionne de façon coopérative c'est à dire que les "visiteurs" sont répartis chez l'habitant par le répresentant de la communauté (30 soles par nuit et par personne avec repas...) Par contre endroit magique, élévé en altitude mais ils vous proposent aussi une soirée musicale comme beinvenue offerte.

Amantani island

Amantaní is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. According to a 1988 census, it has a population of 3,663 Quechua speakers divided among about 800 families. The island is circular and about 9.28 km² in size. It has two mountain peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), with ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. The hillsides, are terraced mostly worked by hand and planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables. Livestock, including alpacas, also graze the slopes.

Amantaní is known as the "Island of the Kantuta", after the national flower of Peru and Bolivia, which grows plentifully on the island.