The Treasure of Winaymarka

Anapia Island - Lake Titikaka

Peru

Under the protection of the Inca Empire, a small native community inhabited Anapia Island before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Later, Anapia became a Spanish hacienda until the ownership passed again to the native community. 280 families live scattered around the eastern section of the island, divided into agricultural and residential zones. Seventy five percent of the population work the land. Their main products are potatoes, ocas and Andean cereals such as quinua and amaranth. The rest are fishermen who work especially at sunrise and sunset in the surrounding areas of Lake Titikaka.
This journey is the result of the initiative of the local community and a private business. The quality of the tourist services is guaranteed by an on-going training program for the local population, allowing residents to improve the quality of their lives while strengthening their cultural Aymara identity.
Hikes to observe wildlife and fauna are available throughout the island, but its main attraction is the opportunity to live with the local population, participate in their festivities and discover their traditional way of life while sharing their typical food and lodge within the community in rustic, but warm and clean rooms, with basic services and facilities.

The Itinerary

This journey can be made from Puno in Peru to Copacabana in Bolivia or from Copacabana to Puno.

Day 1: Puno - Yuspique - Anapia
Early morning, we leave Puno by bus towards Lake Titikaka. A local motorboat brings us to Yuspique Island, where we enjoy a lunch with the native fishermen, consisting of huatia (ground baked potatoes) and fish from the morning catch. We walk around the island, visiting the pre-Inca archaeological remains with a native guide and admiring the vicuna herds. From Yuspique, we continue our journey to Anapia in local fishermen's sailboats. We are welcomed to the island by our host families. After settling in, we meet the rest of the community and join them for dinner and folklore music (L D).

Day 2: Anapia - Yunguyo - Copacabana
Early risers can join the fishermen on their morning fishing journey on the lake before joining the host family for breakfast. We leave Anapia by motorboat and catch the bus to Tunguyo and Copacabana (B).

General Information

Longer stays are available upon request

Rated: Easy.

The Treasure of Winaymarka
	1 people		2 people		3 people		4 people
Duration	2 days	3 days	2 days	3 days	2 days	3 days	2 days	3 days
USD	$ 447	$ 514	$ 263	$ 295	$ 181	$ 205	$ 141	$ 163
EUR	€ 371	€ 427	€ 218	€ 244	€ 150	€ 170	€ 117	€ 135
GBP	£ 250	£ 288	£ 147	£ 165	£ 101	£ 114	£ 79	£ 91

(*) Price last updated on 04 January 2003. Current price may vary due to elements out of our control, so please always check by sending us a quotation request .
(**) All prices include private service. Discount for public services
(***) Discount for larger groups

Included: Transport by bus, motorboat and local fisherman sailboat, lodging with local families, meals mentioned.

Not included: Meals not mentioned

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