Lago Titicaca

There is so much to do around this lake that I can only talk about a couple things. Firstly there are towns and cities along the coast with great hotels and attractions. This is also the highest commercially navigable lake in the world so bring altitude sickness remedies!

If you can schedule a tour of the Uros Islands do it! They are man-made islands on the lake constructed of the reeds that grow in the lake. It is a very unique experience to visit them and the people who still live in them in traditional ways. From eating them to constructing their homes with them they have found a thousand ways to use these reeds to live in peace on the lake.

Also tour the Isla De Taquile. This is also a group of indigenous people who have lived on this island for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. They are a kind, interesting and very wholesome people. Their food is wonderful as is their dancing. Be prepared for a high altitude hike to see one of the best views of the Peruvian side of...

Really a must when being in Peru!

Take a trip by boat to the people of Uros and learn about their history and culture.

Lake Titicaca (Spanish Lago Titicaca; Quechua Titiqaqa qucha; named after Titicaca Island) is the largest freshwater lake in South America with an area of ​​8,372 square kilometers. It is located on the Altiplano plateau in the Andes; The western part with 4916 km² of the lake belongs to Peru, the eastern part with 3372 km² belongs to Bolivia. In terms of surface area, it is the eighteenth largest natural lake...

any place you launch from, whether it be the Peru side or Bolivian side, this lake is exceptional in every way. The depth is extraordinary, the vastness and the sun are all apart of the legend and beliefs of the mighty Inca people. It’s sacred in so many ways and deserves respect, reverence and patience, above all else. It’s the origin of the Andean people, and worth a read and understanding of the depth of...