AMANTANI ISLAND

Amantani Island is one of the best tourist options to get away from the bustling cities and the daily routine. The island is located about 4,000 meters above sea level within Lake Titicaca Peru and is one of its largest islands. You will find a natural and calm environment, with numerous and varied vegetation giving it an aura full of peace. One of the main characteristics of the place is that it has a great extension of Lake Titicaca, giving it some beautiful views of the place. Despite being a popular tourist destination, it has not undergone modifications or projects for tourism purposes, maintaining its original essence. Within some Lake Titicaca tours, you can enjoy a beautiful tour on the Island where you can visit some archaeological ruins of the place or learn about the culture of the indigenous peoples that inhabit it.

Along the Amantani Island, there are numerous archaeological ruins. Some of these ruins give evidence that the original cultures native to the place were part of the Tiahuanaco culture and later integrated into the majestic Inca Empire. Peruvian history played a leading role on the island since during the Viceroyalty it is very likely that the Spanish appropriated these lands, enslaving the communities that inhabited it. The aborigines from the islands were always deprived until relatively recently.

Today, within the Island there are approximately 8 indigenous communities, of which they rely on agricultural activities. There are also numerous tours and travel options in this incredible place, making it a perfect destination to enjoy some vacations in Peru.