Uros Islands

The islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantani!

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August 26th 2007
After Copacobana we caught a 3hr bus and entered Peru to stay at Puno.... which also lies on Lake Titicaca. Our sole purpose was to visit the Islands which we decided to start doing the following day. We were able to visit the Islands of Uros and Taquile on a day long tour, so for ease (especally after the other side) we decided to sign up! Uros islands are grouped together and are referred to ... read more

South America » Peru » Puno » Lake Titicaca

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more