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On the island of Amantani, you'll need to know some basics of the Quechua language. While some residents speak a small amount of Spanish (usually the younger children), the majority of the people only speak Quechua.
Good Morning Allin Punchay
Good Afternoon Allin Schisi
Good Evening Allin Tuta
Good Night Pakarinkama
Hello Allillanchu
How Are You? Immaynallan Cashanki
Nice To Meet You Sumacian Riccinacusun
My Name Is .... Nokan Sutimin
Can I Help You? Yanapay Quichismanchu
Thank You Sulpayqui
Yes Ari
No Manan
Fine Allillan
Please Mira'
Written Dec 4, 2004
When visiting the Island of Amantani, even if you're not staying the night, it's a good idea to bring gifts of food to the island. There's a market right near the docks of Puno set up for this exact purpose.
Fruit and vegetables are especially welcome
(I wouldn't bring potatoes however)
Written Dec 4, 2004
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When visiting the Island of Amantani, even if you're not staying the night, it's a good idea to bring gifts of food to the island. There's a market right near...
Q: Dear all, I am really looking forward to the idea of staying overnight with a local family tour on Amantani island. I have...
A: Stays on Amantani island with a family are managed by the community cooperative. The families involved are rotated. The costs of the stays are generally included in the...
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From Puno there are three basic options: -Uros Islands only; good if you don't mind the tourists circus and are short of time -Uros, Taquile; can be done in a day or two if you stay on the...
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Isla Amantani is the second largest island on Titicaca (#1 Isla del Sol on Bolivian side), as well as the largest of the two main Peruvian ones, in size as well as population. Despite this it is the...
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The sunset... Le coucher de soleil....
In its different steps, the sunset over the Titicaca lake... En plusieurs etapes, le coucher de soleil sur le lac Titicaca...
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Amantani Island is one of the lesser visited islands located on Lake Titicaca. Its people known as Aimara are dedicated to agriculture around its main town of Amantani. However these days farming is...
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When visiting Lake Titicaca, a stop by this island is a nice little sidetrip. I left from Puno, stopped at the floating islands, then continued on to Amantani where I spent the night. A rousing round...
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