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	Top Literature - Taquile
		Taquile is an island which sits on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca 45 km offshore from the city of Puno.
		Taquile, whose Quechua name is Intika, was part of the Inca Empire and has a number of Inca ruins.
		Taquile has a radio station and is equipped with generators, although islanders have elected not to use them in favour of solar panels.
	encyclopedia.topliterature.com /?title=Taquile (287 words)

	Taquile Island Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
		The candidature concerns the cultural space of Taquile island and its textile art, which is produced as an everyday activity by both men and women, regardless of their age, and worn by all community members.
		The Taquile population was relatively isolated from the mainland until the 1950s and the notion of community and family is still very strong among them.
		Taquile island has two schools: an elementary school, where classes are held both in Quechua and Spanish, and a specialized school for learning Taquile handicrafts, contributing to the viability and continuity of the Taquile tradition.
	www.go2peru.com /taquile_island.htm (702 words)

	Island of Taquile, Lake Titicaca \| Planeta
		At 12,507 feet (3,812 meters), Taquile is an emerald gem nestled on Lake Titicaca and surrounded by shifting shades of blue.
		Living on Taquile's 452 acres are 1,850 primarily Quechua-speaking people, who for countless generations have grown potatoes, barley and broad beans on pre-Columbian terraced slopes.
		Taquile is one of those few magical places that can still be experienced by those who desire a glimpse of a traditional Andean community.
	www.planeta.com /planeta/00/0010peru.html (1375 words)

	Tranquil Taquile
		Following this four hour journey from Puno, to the tranquil island of Taquile, we are faced with the daunting, but rewarding, task of escalating the 500 plus uneven stone steps to the island’s summit at 13,000 feet above sea level.
		From Taquile’s summit, I gaze over the crystal clear waters of Lake Titicaca where this southeast portion of Peru shares a segment of its shoreline with Bolivia, to the distant mainland where the snow capped Andes create a surreal backdrop.
		Taquile Island’s natural beauty and fascinating culture are the alluring attributes for its many tourists.
	www.travellady.com /Issues/December03/TranquilTaquile.htm (756 words)

	KaFkaïens n°10 - Taquile
		Il n'y a qu'un port à Taquile, deux jetées de pierres dans une anse orientée vers le Soleil, quelques cabanes et le début d'un chemin de pierres construit avant les incas, et dont les centaines de marches conduisent jusqu'au sommet de l'île où se trouve le village.
		A Taquile, il semblerait que les hommes soient bons.
		Dans le bateau qui nous ramenait vers les rives du lac, une habitante de Taquile n'osait pas nous parler, moitié par timidité, moitié parce qu'l est interdit aux femmes de l'île de parler aux étrangers (nous n'avons pas pu savoir si c'était un interdit, ou une coutume, ou autre chose...).
	www.kafkaiens.org /10kaf/taquil10.htm (1362 words)

	Andrys' Peru photos: Island of Taquile - by Lynn F. Monahan
		Until 20 years ago Taquile was a forgotten place, tucked away near the western shore of the world's highest navigable lake, at 12,490 feet above sea level on the high Andean plateau called the Altiplano.
		Huatta, whose grandfather was one of the first to bring tourists to Taquile using a small sailboat, says Taquile's natives prefer to stay on their island, and almost always marry other islanders.
		Only 3 1/2 miles by 1 mile, tiny Taquile is surrounded by shifting shades of blue from the sky overhead and the water all around.
	www.andrys.com /lmonahan.html (778 words)

	Peru tour: Machu Picchu trek, Inca Trail, Arequipa and Cusco, Lake Titicaca and Taquile island.
		Taquile Island is one of the most idiosyncratic and beautiful spots in all of Peru.
		Taquile is known for the extremely high quality of the sophisticated weaving, practised from a young age by both men and women.
		By staying overnight on Taquile with the local indians there is plenty of opportunity to explore the many trails leading around the island, to enjoy the stunning sunset and scenery, and to experience an island lifestyle unchanged in centuries.
	www.andeantrails.co.uk /perupsg-dos.htm (4799 words)

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		Taquile Island, part of the district of Amantani, is the historic tourist attraction of Puno.
		Farming is not very productive on the rocky soils of Taquile, thus, families have developed a subsistence alternative in profits from tourism and handicraft sales.
		Taquile Island is located a close 45 minutes by boat from Llachón in Capachica district.
	www.mancocapactour.com /indexsen.php?ver=en/route/taquile (493 words)

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		e forme allongée, l'île de Taquile présente son élévation maximum au nord, à Molusina où elle atteint 264 m sur le niveau du lac, elle possède des terrasses ou gradins de culture sur toute son extension, ce qui confirme la grande laboriosité de ces habitants depuis des temps reculés.
		Taquile d'une longueur de 5,4 km, d'une largeur maximale de 1,3 km, se termine en pointe vers le sud.
		On peut passer plusieurs jours à Taquile en logeant chez l'habitant
	www.abc-latina.com /perou/tourisme/taquille.htm (259 words)

	Helle's billeder - Peru
		Taquile – 11 visningerFrokost inden vi forlader Oen
		Taquile – 11 visningerTo drenge der sidder og laver noget haandarbejde..
		Taquile – 12 visningerTilbage paa baaden og kurs mod Puno
	www.meeder.dk /helle/billeder/thumbnails.php?album=8&page=4&sort=td (157 words)

	Islas Taquile and Amantaní, Peru
		Because Taquile is just 6 km long and 1 km wide, it is possible to walk around the island in two hours on walled paths carved into the hillside that bob up and down along its contours.
		Tourism has become an increasingly important source of income for Taquile over the last decade, and the island elders, or varayocs, have struggled to find a system to spread the new wealth evenly throughout the island or, as they say, assure that todos comemos el mismo pan (“all of us eat the same bread”).
		Their solution, based on the communal ayllu system, is run by the varayocs who meet boats at the docks and rotate visitors to nearly a hundred families.
	www.moon.com /planner/peru/mustsee/isla_taquile.html (837 words)

	Uros and taquile island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The dense roots that the plants develop support the island.The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding water.
		Then you will visit the Taquile island, including lunch in the co-operative restaurant, there is also a co-operative shop on the plaza that sells exceptional woollen goods which are not cheap but of very fine quality.
		Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles.
	www.tourp.net /puno6.html (303 words)

	Uros Taquile islands tour, lake titicaca tourism, peru sightseeing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Then we will visit the Taquile island, including lunch in the cooperative restaurant, there is also a cooperative shop on the plaza that sells exceptional woollen goods which are not cheap but of very fine quality.
		Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles.
		On Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins as well as Inca terracing.
	www.webwarper.net /ww/www.peru-explorer.com/uros_taquile.htm (390 words)

	Taquile - Art History Online Reference and Guide
		Taquile is an island in Lake Titicaca, between Peru and Bolivia.
		Taquile sits in the western part of Titicaca, near to the Peruvian city of Puno.
		Taquile has in recent times become a tourist destination of growing importance.
	www.arthistoryclub.com /art_history/Taquile_Island (105 words)

	Meeting in Taquile
		Taquile was an island that belonged to a Spanish Count of Taquila who sold most of his lands to estate-owners from Puno.
		There are two types of authorities in Taquile: the official ones representing the Government, and the traditional ones whose moral power and experience grants them full obedience by the people.
		Kollino, our host in Taquile, displayed their fine chullos, vests, small bags, head bands and their famous Fajas (belts) greatly admired by all artisans.
	www.yolisala.8m.com /taquile.html (2642 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Lake Titicaca
		One of the islands from Lake Titicaca: Amantaní in the distance as seen from Taquile.
		Long stone fences divide the fields, and cattle, sheep, and alpacas graze on the hillsides.
		AmantanÃ in the distance as seen from Taquile.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lake-Titicaca (1977 words)

	Andrys' Peru photos - Lake Titicaca - Taquile Island, Part 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		After 2 hours on Taquile Island, we left at about 4:30 to begin the 4 hour boat ride back to Puno.
		At the time I took this photo it was starting to get dark and quite cold, as you can see from the less carefree look of the group.
		In spite of all that early sunshine, it drizzled on the way back, but the ride was still gorgeous with a dramatic sunset.
	www.andrys.com /peru14.html (140 words)

	Floating Islands in Titicaca Lake Puno, Uros Taquile Amantani Islands in Puno Titicaca Lake
		We continue our motor boat trip to Taquile island, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, down through the generations.
		It is necessary to go up a stairway of more than 567 steps - streaks of stone that wind their way among greenery platforms - to arrive at the town of Taquile where we will have a break to eat.
		Late morning, you take a motor-boat to Taquile Island, also inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives who have developed efficient and unique social systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques, down through the generations.
	www.sungatetours.com /english/titicaca.htm (976 words)

	CULTUREFOCUS: Peru photos. Pictures from Lake Titicaca. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The beauty of Taquile Island is enhanced by the blue waters of Titicaca and a backdrop of distant snow-capped mountains on the Bolivian side of the lake.
		Taquile is also a very peaceful place undisturbed by vehicles.
		The people of Taquile Island have a strong group identity and have maintained much of their cultural isolation.
	www.culturefocus.com /peru3.htm (449 words)

	Lake Titicaca Tourist Information: A visitors guide to the main islands of Lake Titicaca including Amantani and Taquile
		The islands on the lake, as well as being very beautiful, provide a wonderful insight into the traditional life of the inhabitants, with many of these living in a similar fashion to their ancestors hundreds of years ago.
		Taquile is the most visited island on the Peruvian side of the lake, receiving several hundred visitors per day during the high season.
		Taquile is the most developed of the Peruvian Titicaca islands, and there is a hospital and a school here.
	www.perutourist.info /puno_lake_titicaca.html (2067 words)

	Taquile Island Photo Gallery
		There are no roads or electricity in Taquile, but there are plenty of hills and archaeological ruins.
		The most popular attractions in Taquile are its landscapes, dominated by tiered platforms where potatoes, corns, quinoa and broad beans are cultivated; ceremonial sites hosting rituals imploring for abundant harvest and fishing and the hospitality of its people, who are so outstandingly organized.
		The textile industry is the main activity on this island and the garments they manufacture relate to their daily chores.
	www.go2peru.com /pun_foto1.htm (118 words)

	^^ Tour Titicaca - Uros / Amantani / Taquile 2 g ^^ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		L’esperienza di passare una giornata con la gente del luogo e di confrontarci con loro ci insegnerà qualcosa sulle loro usanze e sulla difficoltà di vivere a queste altitudini.
		In mattinata partiremo alla volta di Taquile, la più grande isola del lago.
		Sull’isola di Taquile sono tuttora vigenti i principi morali inca: Ama Sua (non rubare), Ama Quella (non mentire), Ama Lulla (non oziare).
	www.turismoetico.com /tourtiticaca1_ita.htm (290 words)

	Peru Holidays: Lake Titicaca and Puno: Daily Excursions and Activities
		Taquile is a traffic-free island, 3 hours from Puno, home to some 1500 Quechua-speaking indians.
		The inhabitants guard their traditions and customs very protectively and these have changed little in 500 years; there are no creature comforts whatsoever, but the place has a magical and captivatingly serene atmosphere.
		This itinerary can be taken with an overnight in Taquile, spending the night in a private house or a basic hotel, allowing more time to appreciate the inhabitants’ unique lifestyle.
	www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk /bespoke/peru/puno.shtml (665 words)

	Islandes in theTiticaca Lake
		So, if there is a fundamentally common character on Taquile, it is without a doubt one with a joy for life, good humour, smiles and warmth towards others.
		The principal characteristic of Taquile resides in the fact that the island has conserved over the centuries a large number of customs from the old lacustrine population.
		To live on Taquile is to penetrate into the marvellous union of the Earth and Man.
	www.titicaca-peru.com /islasi.htm (701 words)

	Taquile, Amantani y Uros - Puno - Pisonay - Representaciones Turísticas
		Taquile, Amantani y Uros - Puno - Pisonay - Representaciones Turísticas
		Se dice que los pobladores de esta zona descienden de uno de los pueblos más antiguos de América.
		Este recorrido tiene una duración de once horas aproximadamente; se visitarán las islas flotantes de los Uros donde se podrán observar la flora y fauna de ese lugar; después de esta visita se iniciará el trayecto con destino a la isla de Taquile o Amantaní según sea el caso.
	www.pisonay.com /es/puno04.html (260 words)

	Taquile Island
		Taquile hosts 1500 residents who dress in extremely colorful traditional clothing.
		The water and sky could not have been bluer.
		Okay, this kid would NOT get out of the picture despite the fact that we REALLY had no money left to give him.
	www.exploringtheplanet.com /peru_titicaca_taquile.htm (188 words)

	Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, Peru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Taquile Island, unlike the neighbouring Amantani Island, has embraced tourism.
		Although the islanders still rigidly adhere to a tradition of knitting hats in different colours to indicate their marital status, they welcome tourists with enthusiastic band recitals and offers of woollen goods.
		The entrance to the town on Taquile Island.
	www.mykreeve.net /peru/lake_titicaca/taquile_island/index.htm (121 words)

	Taquile Island Travel Blogs
		We sailed to the beautiful island of Taquile, distinct from the others, our guide informed us, by the richness of its agriculture, the use of Quechua (instead of Aymara) as the official language, and the extent of inbreeding.
		As we compared notes on lodging, we agreed to share a taxi, and then a hostel room, and she later ended up rearranging her calender to spend an extra day with me on an overnight homestay to Taquile Island, the nearby weaving and knitting community.
		The journey to Taquile was very pleasant, sitting on the top deck enjoying the sun.
	www.travelblog.org /South-America/Peru/Lake-Titicaca/Taquile-Island/blogs-page-1.html (1239 words)

	Uros and Taquile, the mysterious Titicaca lake and its legends
		Uros and Taquile, the mysterious Titicaca lake and its legends
		After a 40-min tour, departure by boat to Taquile located 2h00 away from Uros.
		Taquile is an island of great cultural interest.
	www.peru-travels.com /titicaca-lake/uros-taquile.htm (341 words)

	Tourism to the Titicaca lake: Amantani and Taquile
		Tourism to the Titicaca lake: Amantani and Taquile
		Transfer to Puno’s port to board early in the morning to go to Uros and Taquile islands.
		Departure by boat at 08: 30 to Taquile Island located at 1 hour from Amantani.
	www.peru-travels.com /titicaca-lake/amantani-taquile-2d.htm (403 words)

	Peru, Isla Taquile - Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Isla Taquile << 1 2 3 4 >>
		The Isla Taquile is one of many small, inhabitated islands in Lake Titicaca and is located close to the island of Amantani.
		The island itself has cliffs and steep hills on all sides and the township is elevated high above the level of the lake further enhancing the view.
	www.adventone.com.au /Travel_Peru_IslaTaquile1.html (101 words)

	Mystic Adventure: Peruvian Tour Operator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The impressive chullpas, or burial-towers whose cylindrical forms are perfect, once served as the tombs of Aymara and Inca nobles.
		Taquile is the only village where the tradition of men weavers still lasts and who’s ancestral technique stays.
		North of Taquile lies the Island of Amantani.
	www.mysticadventure.com.pe /puno.htm (625 words)

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