Lake Titicaca

Welcome to Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world at 3812m above sea level, stretching across 8562 km² between Peru and Bolivia. The air’s thin, but the legends are thick. This sacred lake was considered the birthplace of the Inca civilization, where the sun god allegedly sent down Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo to kickstart a whole empire. No pressure. The real magic? The Uros people, who live on floating reed islands crafted from totora reeds – yes, actual floating islands made of squishy lake plants. They even cruise around in straw boats 🛶 that look like Viking ships made by a children’s art class with engineering degrees. Functional, photogenic, and slightly surreal. Expect breathtaking views, mild altitude-induced confusion, and a newfound appreciation for ancient lakefront architecture made entirely of straw.

It is one of the most mesmerising experiences in life. If you have not, visited, it is a must-visit place. Also, the type of experiences you can have wither in the market plaza or in any of the islands which you are visiting. It is a totally different experience and humbles. You the simple lifestyle with love. Sharing caring and community involvement. Helps you to see a different perspective off the phone ayima's. And the kechchua , it's not a very , very in interesting experience to visit for a full day excursion

If you have never been here or are considering coming to Lake Titicaca... wow!!! Don't think about it anymore, just come!! You will not regret it. It is an amazing place with amazing people ❤️

More or less only for the turist that comes along. We were in Puno and wanted to see the lake and we did.

One of the truly unique places in Peru. What make the place different are the indigenous people and their way of life. The colourful traditional costumes, the beautiful knit 'paintings', man-made 'islands' constructed from a local breed of sturdy straw were highlights of visiting the lake besides the awesome lake itself.

Lake Titicaca is the highest large lake in the world at 3,812 metres elevation. We went to visit one of the "floating islands" entirely made of reeds from the lake and also had the chance to get in their boat, also made of reeds. No electricity or modern comforts like running water or toilets. Unfortunately (and understandably), their population is getting smaller because young people from their families are opting to live in the cities. Their schools, government offices, churches, are on separate floating islands. Amazing to see how their people have lived unchangedvfor centuries.

Pleasant boat ride , with beautiful views and opportunity to meet the locals. Great opportunity to buy their handcrafts . Nice buys but also a perfect way To support their community.

Lake Titicaca is very well known and a central highlight of every trip to Peru and Bolivia. It lies on the Altiplano and borders Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east. At 3,812 m above sea level, it is the highest navigable lake in the world. The origin of the name "Titicaca" is unknown, but has been translated as "Rock Puma" because local communities have traditionally interpreted the shape of the lake as that of a puma hunting a rabbit. On the Peruvian side are the famous Uros floating islands, which consist of around 44 artificial islands made of floating reeds. The Uros tribe created these islands in the 13th century to escape the rival Inca tribe.