Taquile Island
This is a peaceful island on Lake Titicaca, situated some 35 Km (4 hours) east of the Puno harbor, by boat. There are no roads or electricity in Taquile, but there are plenty of hills and archaeological ruins. The most popular attractions in Taquile are its landscapes, dominated by tiered platforms where potatoes, corns, quinoa and broad beans are cultivated; ceremonial sites hosting rituals imploring for abundant harvest and fishing and the hospitality of its people, who are so outstandingly organized. The textile industry is the main activity on this island and the garments they manufacture relate to their daily chores. (PromPeru). Taquile Island has preserved its old charm by limiting the amount of tourism exposure
Taquile Island |
Fishermen in Taquile Island |
Sight of Amantani Island from Taquile Island |
Port of Taquile |
Countryside in Taquile |
Countryside in Taquile |
Typical house in Taquile |
Natives weaving |
Young men weaving |
Woman weaving |
Typical arc of Taquile |
Typical arc of Taquile |
Taquiles's native |
Natives of Taquile |
Natives of Taquile |
Taquiles's family in |
Photos © J. Mazzotti
LAKE TITICACA AND PUNO - PHOTO GALLERY.
- Puno City
- Andean Explorer Train
from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca - Lake Titicaca
- Sillustani Archaeological Site
- Pucara - Museum and Church
- San Juan Bautista Church
- Amantani Island
- Taquile Island
- Uros Islands
- Yavari Project
- People of Taquile Island
- Uros Islands - People
- Uros Islands - Reed boats and Houses
- Dances of Puno
- San Santiago Feast in Puno
- San Santiago Feast in Taquile Island
- Virgin of Candelaria Feast - Yellow
- Virgin of Candelaria Feast - Green
- Virgin of Candelaria Feast - Blue
- Virgin of Candelaria Feast - Red
BOLIVIAN AREA (NEXT TO PUNO) - PHOTO GALLERY.
LAKE TITICACA AND PUNO TRAVEL GUIDE - SEE ALSO:
- Lake Titicaca & Puno Travel Guide
- Puno City
- Lake Titicaca
- Uros Islands
- Taquile and Amantani Islands
- Taquile Intangible Heritage