The authentic Titicaca, away from mass tourism

Why Luquina Chico

The authentic Titicaca, away from mass tourism

Most visitors see the lake on a quick day trip from Puno. In the community of Luquina Chico you stay, slow down and live the lake the way an Aymara family does.

What you will find here

Silence and starry skies

Silence and starry skies

No noise, no crowds. At night, one of the clearest skies in the Andes.

K’añicristo hill viewpoint

K’añicristo hill viewpoint

An easy walk to wide views over the lake and its islands.

Real rural life

Real rural life

Farm, sheep and family cooking: nothing is staged for tourists.

Luquina Chico vs. a mass tour

  • Small groups, no tourist buses
  • Time to stay, not a 2-hour stop
  • You eat with the family, not in a tourist restaurant
  • Your money stays in the community

Ready for a different Titicaca?

Choose 1 to 3 days with our family.