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A View of Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca, Peru from our Approaching Boat
This photo was taking from our boat as we were approaching Taquile Island on the Peru side of Lake Titicaca.
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5 Year Old Selling Bracelets on Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca, Peru.
Children on the island sell handmade bracelets to tourist for 1 Peruvian Sol (about .30 cents) Jason and I both bought one bracelet 4 months ago and they are still as colorful as when we first bought them. Unfortunately, we witness high level of competition between the children to the point where they would push each other out of the way to win a sale.
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Taquile̱os are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, which are regarded as among the highest-quality handicrafts in Peru. Everyone on the island Рchildren, women, and men Рspins and weaves. Taquileans also are known for having created an innovative, community-controlled tourism model, offering homestays, transportation, and restaurants to tourists. Taquileans have lost control of transportation to and from their island. Although they still benefit by selling textiles and providing meals, they have almost no control over the mass day-tourism operated by non-Taquileans. Taquileans are developing alternative tourism models, including lodging for groups, and local guides, who have recently completed a 2-year training program. wikipedia
Shepherd at Taquile Island, Peru
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