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Overview
 Lake Titicaca is 12,530
feet above sea level and is the second largest lake of South Americacovering
some 3200 square miles. Twenty four miles to east of the Peruvian
town of Puno, in the middle of Lake Titicaca, lies the Island
of Amantani, reachable by a 3-4 hour boat ride across the lake.
The island is about 15 square kilometers with about 3,663 inhabitants.
Its population is Aimara and is dedicated to the agriculture on
the island. The ancestral customs of their residents, the way
of life and landscapes, make for a culturally rich visit. The
handmade works carried out in textile; ceramic and furrier are
magnificent. The residents of the island have the traditional
celebration of Santiago's Feast during the month of July. Amantani
Island also holds important archaeological remains belonging to
the Inca and Tiahuanaco's culture.
Hosts Segundino Cari and family own the Kantuta Lodge on the
shores of Lake Titicaca. This lodge, serves as our basecamp for
cultural immersion, service learning, mini-solos, leaning of sustainable
farming and weaving, and for hikes to the Pacha Mama and Tata,
or Earth Mother and Father Ruins on the two summits of Amantani,
used for time immemorial for annual ceremonies honoring the earth
and what she provides.
 Amantani is a great example
of a living community, quite isolated from the rest of Peru simply
because it is a remote island. There are no roads, no automobiles,
currently no electricity and two dogs. It immediately appears
to the visitor, the minute one disembarks from the boat, that
life is a bit more tranquil. But, being an active community, Amantani,
just like any community, has challenges and issues. But in this
unique and beautiful setting, there is much to learn and about
how this community of families works and lives together. More
importantly is bearing witness to the islanders concerns for a
better life, and offering service when requested.
The landscapes and customs of it’s residents life cause
an impressive effect. The special and beautiful cloth that the
people of Amantani wear, are a product of their textile art, as
old as the same history. Participants will have the opportunity
to learn from the resident’s old and rich spiritual traditions.
Details
Details coming soon.
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If you're interested in experiencing this program or want more
details, please contact MSI.
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