– Region: Puno — Lago Titicaca (Taquile Island, 35km from Puno)
– Elevation: 3810
– GPS Coordinates: 15.770° S, 69.678° W
– Access Difficulty: T1 — 2.5-3hr boat from Puno port (or 1hr tourist boat)
– Opening Season: Year-round
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 30 – Showers: No
– Drinking Water: Yes — piped (limited) – Meals & food: Full board available (communal restaurants take turns cooking)
– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: 15 soles ferry from Puno + accommodation PEN 70-100/person | more DIY than Amantaní
– Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation
– Short Description: UNESCO: Taquile textile weaving = ‘Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage’ (men knit here — unusual!). No roads, no cars, no WiFi. 500+ steep steps from port to village. Communal restaurants rotate service. More independent/self-service than Amantaní. Hats = status indicators.
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