Tourism is strictly controlled by the island elders to maintain the island's culture.
Boats from Isla Amantani stop for a few hours at the island. There are also direct boats from Puno, usually part of a tour that stops at the floating islands on the way, which arrives at 11:30am and departs by 2pm. Travel time by boat from Puno is 2 hours and 30 minutes each way.
A fee of 5 soles (as of February 2010) is charged when you enter the island.
Tours can be arranged through any travel agent in Puno for around $10 US, or easily acquired at the dock in Puno before 7:30am. The boats are typically nice, with reclining seats.
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