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Taquile Island (Isla Taquile)

Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru
Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Puno
4.0 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
Type: Islands
Owner description: Located approximately 25 kilometers from the shore of Lake Titicaca, this scenic island is known for its friendly inhabitants, clear blue lake waters...... more » Owner description: Located approximately 25 kilometers from the shore of Lake Titicaca, this scenic island is known for its friendly inhabitants, clear blue lake waters and distant snow-capped mountains. « less
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New Haven, Connecticut
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It took a while to get to Taquile Island, but it was worth it. We hiked across the island, up and down, and the scenery was spectacular. We had a good meal at the top and were very pleased with the entire excursion. More

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hampshire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Had lunch at a family restaurant. Family danced for us then got some of us, including me to join in. Good fun and friendly. More

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holland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Gets touristic and be sure not to buy anything in their shop because the prices are triple than in other places. More

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Lima, Peru
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I went with a tour group that just stayed for a few hours in Taquile and decided to stay till de next day. I really recomend this. The people in my group that only visited the island for a while didn't get to know the place and left whith a glimps of it. After Lunch they all left and my... More

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Toronto, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

2.5 hrs puttering from Puno to a main square with nothing in it. pretty but would have spent more time in Uros More

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Portland, OR
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The island is very pretty and the walk up from the boat jetty to the main plaza is very nice. More

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Florida, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Hi Everybody, I usually just post to CouchSurfing forums, but since I took the time to write this up I thought I'd post here too. I'm going through momentos and notes from my trip. I wanted to share with you feedback on my visit to Lake Titicaca. I went with the Amantani collective to Amantani and Taquile. (The Taquile collective... More

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Flint Hills, Kansas
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We visited Taquile on one of the comfortable enclosed tour boats. It was two and a half hours from the floating islands but the seats were comfortable enough that many people took a nap. The island is prepared to service the numerous tour boats that arrive at about the same time, but it does not seem crowded and the island... More

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Long Beach, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is one of those places that just take your breath away. Take it, it was difficult to hike at 12000 ft, but it was so worth it!! Once you reach the top, you will just be mesmerized by the views... especially if it is a sunny day! More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Due to my altitude sickness upon my arrival in Puno, I had to forego my homestay at the Amantani Island to rest in my hotel room in Puno to help me acclimatize. Due to this, I had only enough time to take the day-trip to Uros and Taquile with All Ways Travel. Sensing that I was still not feeling very... More

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