Amantani Island is located east of the peninsula Kapachika, to the north of the island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca. Island area of ​​9, 28 square kilometers is almost circular in shape with an average diameter of 3, 4 kms. It is the largest island with the Peruvian side of the lake. Its maximum height - Lakastiti mountain peak - 4150 m above sea level, that is 294 meters above the lake.

Residents of the island, which is about 800 families, mostly engaged in agriculture, the cultivation of potatoes, barley, legumes, as well as the breeding of cattle and poultry. The male population is also engaged in the manufacture of stone ware for everyday use and decorative items for the construction, since the mountain has a granite structure Lakastiti and women are engaged in manufacturing of textiles.

On the island of Amantani on two mountain tops are the famous ancient temples Indians Pachamama and Pachatata. They are closed during the year. Login they allowed each year on January 20. On this day, the entire population of the island is divided into two parts, and each group is going to have an appropriate temple. During certain times of the group begin to move toward each other and at a venue chosen by a representative of each group for the tournament. According to tradition, the victory of the representatives of Pachamama portends a bountiful harvest in the coming year.

Some of the island Amantani families open their homes to tourists. They offer a place to stay, including meals. A requirement for such families is to have a separate room for the tourists with the relevant requirements of travel agencies that help place the tourists. Guests tend to bring with them, as a gift, basic foodstuffs such as cooking oil, rice, fruit, or school supplies for children living on the island. Sweets and sugar are not recommended, as on the island of regular dental care is uncommon. For tourists organized night dance shows, where they are asked to dress in traditional clothes and join the event.