Submerge
into the essence of the Inca culture and learn about the origins of one of the most
advanced Empires in human history. Interact and get to live with local Andean communities,
discover their ancestral stories and myths learn about their customs, traditions and
vision of the world by participating in the communities’ daily activities and
ceremonies and be accepted as one of them.
Imagine
taking your visit to one step further and making it an unforgettable experience…
PUNO-
LLACHON AND TIKONATA:
THE SPIRIT OF THE LAKE
Llachón
is an amazing peninsula where friendly locals will welcome you to enjoy an unimaginable
tranquility and amazing scenery, starting with the startling contrast between Lake
Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and its surroundings. We recommend
staying at one of the local shelters, which hold the authentic traditional architecture
(some have solar water heating).
2D/1N LLACHON, PUNO.
Day 1:
Upon
your arrival in Puno you will be met by our representative who will assist you with your
luggage and transfer you to Llachon, an incredible peninsula where travelers are received
in a spirit of achievement by its eople who value their own culture and are happy to share
it. LLachon is located 48
miles
from Puno. You can get there by bus on a 2 hour drive, watching the great reed beds in
which ducks and waterfowl swim and nest. You can also reach Llachon by boat, on a 2 and a half hour fascinating trip that will allow
you to see great eucalyptus forest with a hill in the background called Aiku Karis, as you
arrive to the community.
You
will receive a contact information sheet with all the accommodation information as well as
our office's contact information for each city and the 24-hour emergency numbers for any
further assistance you may require.
As
soon as you arrive in Llachon, you will be escorted by the families of this community to
your accommodation, right next to their own houses. Your will find that your bedroom has
been built by locals with material from their surroundings; everything is very well
organized and clean. You will find that the place you will be staying in retains the
traditional style of architecture and decoration that pleases the most demanding visitors.
Llachon
has turned into a must stop when visiting Lake Titicaca, described as a place where you
can appreciate all that can be done when the environment is respected, community work is
done and culture is valued.
Once
you are settled you will enjoy a typical Puno lunch, which may include a variety of
options to choose from, including soup, spaghetti, fresh fish from the lake, potatoes and
other vegetables, amongst other options.
After
lunch, locals will escort you on a light trek towards Cerro Auki Carus, an important hill
in Puno. On the top of this hill you will find a circular temple of approximately 10
meter
diameter , which appears to be from the Tiawanaco culture because its building
characteristics. This temple remains as a sacred place for the villagers, who still
practice here one of the most important cultural and religious rituals of the Andean
traditions, the Pay to the Earth ceremony to honored the Pachamama (mother earth).
The
Cerro Auki carus, located on the highest point of the peninsula, is also an extraordinary
natural viewpoint that will let you admire the immensity of Lake
Titicaca.
After
the trekking, a local Andean family will provide a traditional dinner that you will truly
enjoy. This meal may include a variety
of options such as soups and vegetables.
You
will also be able to appreciate a beautiful view of Lake
Titicaca
in the darkness of the night next to a warm bonfire that will set the perfect mood before
going to bed.
Day 2
Greet
the marvelous Puno morning sun while you enjoy a breakfast provided by the family you will
be staying with, this may include: coffee, herbal infusions, milk, eggs, bread, butter and
jam.
After
breakfast you will be able to observe, first hand, how locals engage in certain activities
that have been present in the community for centuries.
For
example, you might see how locals of Llachon handle working with different textiles and
fabrics throughout their daily life in order to create part of their attire or maybe even
the bed cloths you have been sleeping on. You could also witness the natives´ remarkable
agriculture abilities and the respect they have for land and the favors it provides to
them.
All
of this will enrich your experience in Llachon and will definitely add on to your general
voyage to Peru,
marking your memory with the living culture that proudly still exists in the country.
Continue
your day with a magical excursion on Lake
Titicaca
aboard a sailboat. Your captain will be a local with a great deal of experience sailing on
the lake; he will guide you for about an hour throughout the surroundings of the Titicaca.
This journey will let you admire the natural scenery and feel what it is like to float on
the highest navigable lake in the world aboard a sailboat.
Once
you are settled back in Puno, the family you will be staying with will provide you with a
typical Puno lunch and will say goodbye to you after 2 days of sharing not only a roof,
but an unforgettable experience.
After
saying goodbye to your local host, you will be transferred towards Puno. Once there, our
representative will drive you to the airport to board your flight to Lima and will assist
you with your luggage, airport tax's payments and airline's check-in procedures.
Upon
your arrival in Lima
you will be met by our representative who will assist you with your luggage and drive you
to the hotel of your choice if you are scheduled to stay in Lima,
or assist you with your connecting flight.
