Lake Titicaca is located on the border of Bolivia and Peru. It sits 3,812 m (12,507 ft) above sea level making it the highest commercially navigable lake in the world. By volume of water it is also the largest lake in South America. Lake Titicaca is fed by rainfall and meltwater from glaciers on the sierras that abut the Altiplano, which explains the beautiful clear blue waters.
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At
Lake Titicaca you can visit the famous floating
Uros
Islands, made from the totora reeds which are ubiquitous in the lake, or you can overnight on Taquile and Amantani two of the most interesting islands where the inhabitants speak Quechua only and where there are no roads, nor electricity.
The lake is also a good place for spotting wildlife and protected plant species. Casa Andina's private collection property on
Suasi
Island is a great
Lake
Titicaca island retreat for a few nights, allowing you time to perhaps recharge your batteries as part of an otherwise full itinerary.
One of the best ways to reach
Lake Titicaca is by train from
C
usco. The journey takes the best part of the day, but the scenery during the journey is lovely and with lunch included it is a railway trip not to be missed. Alternatively you can fly to Juliaca airport (the nearest) from either
Lima or
Arequipa.
Accommodation at Lake Titicaca Casa Andina Private Collection on Suasi Island is not just somewhere to stay, it is an experience. The vastness of
Lake Titicaca can be observed from every single room of the hotel, which lies on a mild and sheltered hill next to magnificent Andean terraces full of flowers.
More…The Libertador on Esteves Island is the only five-star hotel in the region and it is located on the shores of
Lake Titicaca. There are 111 rooms and 12 large suites, most of which have wonderful views to the lake.
More… Visit Lake Titicaca as part of our suggested itinerary,
Best of Peru. 17 days, from £2,056 pp excluding international flights!
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