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Travel Photo of the Day: Sunset at Isla del Sol, Bolivia

By on February 11, 2012 ]

The best of Bolivia After a full day of hiking from the north part of Isla del Sol island to the south, we took a rest at a restaurant with an amazing view of Lake Titicaca.  The hours passed and the sun began to hide behind the horizon.  The sunset slowly revealed some amazing colors [...]

Fotos de Peru

Photo of the Day: Taquile Island Lake Titicaca Peru

By on May 26, 2010 ]

This photo was taking from our boat as we were approaching Taquile Island on the Peru side of Lake Titicaca.

Child Labor

Photo of the Day: Five Year Old Sales Girl in Peru

By on May 9, 2010 ]

Hard working children from Guatemala Taquile is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca 45 km offshore from the city of Puno. About 1,700 people live on the island. The people from Taquile (Taquileños) are well known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing. These are reputed as among the highest-quality handicrafts in [...]

Tequila Island on Lake Titicaca

Photo of the Day: Shepherd at Taquile Island, Peru

By on March 20, 2010 ]

Taquileños are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, which are regarded as among the highest-quality handicrafts in Peru. Everyone on the island – children, women, and men – spins 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 [...]