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Travel to Lake Titicaca in Peru
Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, and is the largest lake in South America. It is home to the Bolivian Navy (the only accessible part of the water for a landlocked country) and a range of ancient cultures that live today.
That draw many people to the lake, the lake dwellers living on artificial islands of reeds in a process that has existed for generations. Although many of these islands are now moved to a tourist based on income, some islands are remote and free from tourist boats to visit – the society and culture will be preserved.
There are direct buses and trains from Cusco and Puno to Copacabana in La Paz. The lake consists of a series of islands that are divided between Bolivia and Peru, to visit with them one of the major cities in each nation, Copacabana and Puno, respectively. The islands themselves are an attraction, built by a number of reeds reeds grow in abundance on the side of the lake. The islands need constant maintenance and this process is transferred across generations. One of the most interesting islands is the island Amantani. This island is home to a number of boxes and stay for visitors to the islands. After a day spent exploring the islands Uros you might be interested in visiting the small island of Taquile, which is located about 45 km from Puno and is abundant with numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins.
The lake area is dotted with a collection of pre-Inca and Inca ruins and temples. One of the largest sites is the ancient city of Tiahuanaco, on the side of the border with Bolivia. Interesting According to the myth of the Inca Inca creator (who is also the sun) emerged from the lake to create the dynasty of the Incas. Tiahuanaco is available as a day trip from Puno, Copacabana and La Paz.
The town of Copacabana is the gateway to the islands of the moon and sun, with cheap public ferries along the road with tour boats. These islands are also home to a number of temples and ruins that are beautiful to behold.
When planning your travel time to correct these islands you see a beautiful sunset over the lake.