- Address: Taquile Island, Puno, Lake Titicaca
- Area: 5.72 km²
- Length: 6 km
- Maximum width: 2 km
In the Peruvian part of the legendary Lake Titicaca , at a distance of 45 km from the town of Puno is located the mysterious island of Takile. The area of the island is only 7 square meters. km., but despite this, it attracts tourists from all over the world, thanks to the picturesque landscape and historical heritage. It is known that the island has preserved many ancient ruins since the Incas.
More about the island
As far back as the 13th century, the island of Takile was part of the Inca empire. In 1850, he was one of the last to become part of the Peruvian territory. The lands were taken over by the Spanish Count Rodrigo de Taquile, in honor of which the island was named. In connection with the development of tourism on Lake Titicaca, the island's indigenous authorities have negotiated absolute ownership of it. After that all the historical monuments were under surveillance.
The length of the island of Takile in Peru is only 6 km, and the widest part is 2 km. The highest point is at an altitude of 4050 meters above sea level. On the hill there is a small town, from which a breathtaking view of Lake Titicaca opens. The town turned around at an altitude of 3950 meters above sea level. The population of the island reaches 3,000 thousand inhabitants, taclans speaking Quechua.
Traditions and customs of the inhabitants of the island
On the island at the head of the community stands the elder, who rules according to his local laws. The main principle is ma sua, ama llulla, ama qhilla, with Quechua translated as "do not steal, do not lie, do not be lazy." Takiltsy preserved ancient Peruvian customs and are still engaged in traditional crafts - weaving. Local handmade textiles are considered top quality textiles in Peru . Knitting on looms is solely a matter of men. They create complex designs, including ancient and modern symbolic ornaments. Women should monitor the house.
An obligatory attribute of the national costume of a man is a chulo - a cap without headphones with a special ornament. The first cap of the newborn is knitted by the father, and the boys, who have reached the age of 7-8, knit themselves chulo. By the color of the cap on the man's head, one can determine his family status: red chulos are worn by married men, red-white are single, and black chulos can be seen on the head of local leaders. The female half, as a rule, wears stylish fashionable bowlers.
The culture of the inhabitants of the island is also interesting. The majority of taclentz are adherents of the Catholic faith. Despite everything, they retained their ancient Tacl culture. For example, each year they present gifts to Mother Earth, managing the harvest and its abundance. Local residents willingly arrange small photo sessions with guests, show their homes, sell souvenirs of their own production and are pleased with folk dances. Getting on the island of Takile, tourists seem to be immersed in the magical atmosphere of traditions, customs and connections with nature. Blue waves, azure sky and fresh clean air strengthen this connection.
How to get to the island?
Getting to the island is not so easy. The only agency "Munai Takile", which provides tourist services, is in the public ownership of the inhabitants of the island. To visit the stunningly picturesque area and make an unforgettable excursion around the ancient Inca ruins, it is necessary to make a 45 km journey on a motor boat from the port of Puno. The journey will take about three hours. Each year the island is visited by about 40 thousand tourists.
To visit the historical island of Takile, tourists must pay a fee of 10 PEN (196.91 rubles.) Per person. The transfer is from 8.00 to 17.30. Two-day tour, including transfer, meals, accommodation and excursions with a local guide, at a cost of 86 PEN (1693.41 rubles.).
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