Lake Titicaca
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This large, deep lake in the Andes on the border of Bolivia and Peru is known to be the "highest navigable lake" in the world and is famous for its floating islands, or "Uros", constructed from reeds by the Uru people before the 15th century.
Basic Info
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Category
Mega Lake
Spanning Countries or Regions
Peru (Puno) & Bolivia (La Paz)
Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service
Juliaca/Puno: Inca Manco Cápac International Airport (JUL)
La Paz: El Alto International Airport & 3-4 hour drive
Area Size
8,372 km² (3,232 sq mi)
Islands Within
Isla Amantani
Isla Taquile
Isla del Sol
Isla de la Luna
Isla Suriki
Known For
Largest Lake in South America
Uros Floating Islands (Made by the indigenous Uros people from reeds), mostly situated in the western part of the lake near Puno
Adjacent & Nearby Cities
Peru: Juliaca & Puno
Bolivia: Copacabana (Bolivia) & La Paz
Max Water Depth
281 m (922 ft)
Location
See on Google Map
Lake Titicaca
Special Info & Comments
Homestays (Airbnb) are available on Uros Floating Islands
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