Amantaní is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. There are two mountain peaks on the island, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), with ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. The hillsides, which are mostly worked by hand, are terraced with stone walls and planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables. Livestock, including alpaca, also graze the slopes. The inhabitants of Amantaní are known for their textiles, as well as their ceramics.

Sightseeing
The temples at the top of the peaks are generally closed during the year. Entrance is permitted on January 20, the annual feast day, at which time the island's population divides in two, with each group gathering at its respective temple. A race is then held from each peak to a point somewhere between the two, and a representative of each group is chosen to run.

Getting there
The island has no cars and is powered for only a few hours a day by a generator. Hire a boat to bring you across.