About
Mentioned as a top place to visit in Peru besides Machu Picchu.
Why go
- One of the most unique places i’ve ever been to
- Authentic and slower experience
- Experience their culture up close
Must try
- Stay overnight with a local family
- Learn their traditions
- Paddle across the calm waters
- Spend the night in a cozy lodge
- Locals from the floating islands made woven trinkets
Pro tips
- Don't just make the urus islands a day trip
- Access these islands from puno
- Stay in one of the guest houses
Good to know
- Day trips are a bit of a tourist trap
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Rating
3.9 / 5 (137 reviews)