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Taquile Island

Lake Tititcaca, Puno, Peru

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Taquile Island Reviews

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A stroll or struggle up to the summit.....

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • October 5, 2010
A stroll or struggle up to the summit.....
Quote: On route from the small harbour we saw the world’s oldest single propeller driven iron ship in working order. The boat had been given to the Peruvians by the British Government so that they could police the border with Bolivia. It was delivered as a... Read the full Taquile Island review

From journal A 10 hour train journey to Lake Titicaca

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Isla Taquille

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dcdc75 from Vancouver, Washington
  • July 18, 2006
Isla Taquille
Quote: Taquille has been inhabited for thousands of years, and time does seem to stand still here. Islanders still weave and use natural dyes to make their clothes (no machines here), and their workmanship is amazing. Due to the quality of their work,... Read the full Taquile Island review

From journal Peru: Essence of the Andes

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Taquile Island

  • 2 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • July 13, 2005
Taquile Island
Quote: Go to Taquille, Island of the Weavers, and you come away realizing how easy our lives are. If you think a backpack is heavy, just look at the loads these islanders carry on their backs up and down steep hills. There are no grocery stores here. ... Read the full Taquile Island review

From journal Puno on Lake Titicaca, An Unplanned Adventure

Puno on Lake Titicaca, An Unplanned Adventure

  • 0 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • July 13, 2005
Quote: We spent an entire day exploring the Uros Islands and Taquile Island (Island of the Weavers) on Lake Titicaca. Our guide for the day was Bruno from Puno.${QuickSuggestions} If you go to Taquile, be prepared to hike. Wear good walking shoes, put on... Read the full Taquile Island review

From journal Puno on Lake Titicaca, An Unplanned Adventure

Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kez from Broadbeach Waters, Australia
  • April 27, 2002
Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca
Quote: This was much more interesting than the previous Uros Islands. The inhabitants here were not only self sufficient but also had their own way of governing and actually worked as a co-operative, all working together. They had their own decision... Read the full Taquile Island review

From journal "Poor old put-down Puno "

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Taquile Island

  • 4 out of 5 stars by globe trotter from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • November 5, 2000
Quote: This island is trully beatiful - it's like a little Tuscany in the middle of Lake Titicaca. The ride over there is lovely - but it takes a long time & you are pretty cold & weary by the time you reach Puno at the end of the day - you should... Read the full Taquile Island review

From journal Riding the train from Cusco to Puno