Discover the Highest Navigable Lake on Earth
Situated between
south-eastern Peru and western Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is the largest
(196 km/122 miles long) in South America and the highest in the world
(approx. 3,810 meters above sea level /12,500 feet). According to Incan
mythology, it was here that Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo emerged from the
depths of the lake to create the Inca Empire.
“Titicaca” combines words from the local “Quechua and Aymara” languages.
However, the origin of Titicaca’s name is unknown.
AMANTANI Island – Lake Titicaca
Amantani is a circular Island located at 36km (22miles) northeast of Puno. Two holy ruins dating back to the Tiwanaku civilization sit on Amantani Island: the Pachamama and the Pachatata (respectively, Mother and Father Earth). Amantani’s sunsets over Lake Titicaca are unrivaled! No, cars, hotels or electricity make Amantani a distinctive place. Visitors normally stay in private homes hosted by native. The Amantani hospitality is an experience you will appreciate as one of the highlights of your stay by Lake Titicaca.
TAQUILE Island – Lake Titicaca
Taquile is located 34km (21 miles) from Puno city. During the Spanish conquest, Taquile was used as a prison; lately it has become a private property owned by of the local community. Taquile offers stunning sceneries and archaeological ruins although its main attraction is Textile Art, declared “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by the Unesco in 2005.
UROS Island – Lake Titicaca
About 50 islands float on the waters of Lake Titicaca. These islands are made and an re-made with totora’s reeds. Hundreds of people still live on these floating islands. The Uros are part of the Titicaca National Reserve, which protects several species of native birds, fish and amphibians species.
Amantani is a circular Island located at 36km (22miles) northeast of Puno. Two holy ruins dating back to the Tiwanaku civilization sit on Amantani Island: the Pachamama and the Pachatata (respectively, Mother and Father Earth). Amantani’s sunsets over Lake Titicaca are unrivaled! No, cars, hotels or electricity make Amantani a distinctive place. Visitors normally stay in private homes hosted by native. The Amantani hospitality is an experience you will appreciate as one of the highlights of your stay by Lake Titicaca.
TAQUILE Island – Lake Titicaca
Taquile is located 34km (21 miles) from Puno city. During the Spanish conquest, Taquile was used as a prison; lately it has become a private property owned by of the local community. Taquile offers stunning sceneries and archaeological ruins although its main attraction is Textile Art, declared “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by the Unesco in 2005.
UROS Island – Lake Titicaca
About 50 islands float on the waters of Lake Titicaca. These islands are made and an re-made with totora’s reeds. Hundreds of people still live on these floating islands. The Uros are part of the Titicaca National Reserve, which protects several species of native birds, fish and amphibians species.
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