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Day 1.
Fly with Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano from Cusco to La Paz. Arrive
and be transported to Huatajata, on Lake Titicaca. In the eco-town
of “Raíces Andinas” it is an authentic experience
the Andes. Partake in a program of cultural immersion in small
village of artisans and fisherman, visiting the Floating Islands,
and the clay igloos of the Urus Chipayas culture, meet the Limachi
brothers, constructors of gigantic reed-boats like the RA II or
the Tigris. Visit the Altiplano museum and at night, visit the
mystical world of the Kallawayas, where “El Tata Lorenzo” (“The
Papa Lorenzo”) explains methods of healing over the past
thousand years, and by reading the sacred coca leaves he can read
his future. The Kallawayas are doctors in natural medicine of the
Andes, having used Penicillen, Terramicin, and quinine for 2000
years. They believe that first one should cure their soul in order
to cure their body, and because of this wisdom, Bolivia is known
as the Cradle of Natural Medicine. While you enjoy the sunset,
a drink will be waiting for you when you return to your room. At
night, visit the Native Alajpacha Observatory to learn about the
constellations of the sourthern hemisphere and the cosmo– Vision
Aymará (NASA donated two telescopes, which are at the disposal
of our clients). Accommodation in the Inca Utama & Spa Hotel
(5 stars).
Day 2.
American breakfast. Begins with your cruise in Alliscafo. After
a brief stop in the fishing area to see the local fisherman in
their handmade boats, you will continue towards the Tiquina Stretch
where natives are crossing in cars and trucks between San Pedro
and San Pablo. Continuing, by foot now, until La Isla de la Luna
and visit the Iñak Uyu (Temple of the Virgins of the Sunl),
considered as the most important ruins around the lake. Here
the most beautiful young people of the Inca empire would help
the sacred fires glow. Walk in Aliscafo towards La Isla del Sol,
where according to lengend, Manco Cápac and Mama Ojllo,
the children of the Sun God, Inti, founded the Inca Empire. Visit
the Incan steps and the Sacred Fountain and try the sacred water
which will hopefully bring you happiness and eternal youth. Lunch
in the archaeological restaurant “Uma Kollu” and
visit a small crafts maket (exclusive). Cruise to Copacabana—the
most important sanctuary in Bolivia. Visit the town, the cathedral,
and the Sacred Indian Virgin. This place gave its name to the
Copacabana beach in Rio. Return by bus to La Paz and receive
transportation to the hotel. Enjoy the unique landscapes while
passing pictureesque little native towns. Accommodations in the
Hotel Paris (4 stars).
Day 3.
Breakfast Buffet. Transportation from the airport in order to take
the LAB flight from Lima to Cusco.
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