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Island Tours in Puno are the most popular mode of exploring the different vistas of the region in southwestern Peru. Many of the local tour operators and agents organize various island tours in Puno that varies from day trips to day/night trips including lodging for night stay.
Travelers intending to avail one of the Puno Island Tours can simply take the help of the tour agents or can acquaint oneself with the Puno Travel Guide that offers basic yet important information of various trips in Puno. One of the important Island Tours in Puno is a trip from Puno to Uros Island also known as the Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca. At the island one can get acquainted with different lifestyle of the locals who have preserved their unique lifestyle.
Another attractive island which must be included in the itinerary of the travelers is a packaged tour to Sun Island. One of the famous island destinations in Puno features a Wata Complex that contains a large amount of archaeological items of the island. One can also view the many Andean flora and fauna which are only found in this part of the island. Make sure that you witness the Sun Island Kallawaya Ancient Ceremony which is held to purify the soul of the visitors. In addition to the above mentioned trips, the Sun Island Tour from Puno also includes:
- The Inca Garden: The ideal location and micro climate of the garden houses few of the most beautiful Andean flowers, water and trees.
- The Inca Stairs: Built by the Incas, the aim behind building the Stairs was to reach the Inca Water spring.
- The Inca water spring: The natural water spring includes 3 different openings. Constructed by the Incas, it is supposed to be a source of everlasting youth.
- Challapampa native village and Museum: This is the most isolated village in the Lake area. Travelers can also pay a visit to the archaeological museum that displays ancient spoons, blades and stone tools.
- Chinkana Inca Holy Temple: These spectacular ruins complex features Inca Palace also called "El Laberinto". Overlooking the lovely white beach, the maze of stone walls and tiny doorways are lapped by blue waters of the beach.
- Don't miss the opportunity to sail on a native fishing boat at the Island. Used for net-fishing, the boats can carry approximately 6 people and is dependent on the weather conditions.
Other islands included in the various island tours at Puno are Amantani Island and Taquile Island known for its hills and archaeological ruins.
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