The island of Amantani, located to the East of the Peninsula of Capachica, to the North of the island of taquile in lake Titicaca. Island with an area of 9, 28 sq km has a substantially circular shape with an average diameter of 3, 4 km It is the largest island with the Peruvian side of the lake. Its maximum height is the top of the mountain, Locality - 4 150 m above sea level, that is 294 m above the lake level.

The inhabitants of the island, about 800 families, mostly engaged in agriculture, growing 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, as mountain Locality has a granitic structure, and women engaged in the manufacture of textiles.

On the island of Amantani on two mountain tops are the famous ancient temples of the Indians of the Pachamama and Pachatata. They are closed during the year. The main entrances are permitted on 20 January every year. On this day, the entire population is divided into two parts, and each group is the corresponding temple. At certain times of the group start to move towards each other and the meeting point is selected from each group a representative for the tournament. According to tradition, the victory of the representatives of the Pachamama heralds a bountiful harvest next year.

Some of the families of Amantani island open their homes to tourists. They offer a place for the night, including meals. A requirement for such families is the availability of separate rooms for tourists with the relevant requirements of the tourist companies that help accommodate the visiting tourists. Guests usually 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 the island regular dental care is rare. For tourists nightly dance show, where they offer to dress in traditional clothes and to join the event.