Puno

The «Route of the Sun» is a journey through the Peruvian Andes, exploring Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, and Machu Picchu. It continues to Puno and Lake Titicaca, with cultural stops at Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas, Huaro, Raqchi, and Sicuani, showcasing Andean history, archaeology, and traditions.

The «Route of the Sun» explores Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, and Machu Picchu before continuing to Puno and Lake Titicaca. Along the way, visitors discover Andean culture through key sites like Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas, Huaro, Raqchi, and Sicuani, offering a blend of archaeology, history, and tradition.

The Uros Floating Islands, made of reeds, sit on Lake Titicaca at 3,812 masl. Taquile Island, known as «The Sons of Sun Island,» features UNESCO-recognized crafts and stunning views. Amantaní Island, near Taquile, offers cultural experiences at 3,810 masl in Peru’s Puno region.

The Uros Floating Islands, made of reeds, sit on Lake Titicaca at 3,812 masl. Taquile Island, known as «The Sons of Sun Island,» is one of the largest, offering stunning views from its 520-step climb. Its crafts are UNESCO-recognized, preserving rich cultural heritage.

The Floating Islands of the Uros are part of a group of approximately 80 islands built from reeds, an aquatic plant that grows on the surface of Lake Titicaca. The reed is woven and stretched over another layer of it to build the surface of each island at a height of 3,812 masl (12,503 feet).