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Lake Titicaca

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First review on 01 Jul 2019
Last review on 01 Jul 2019 (1 review)
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.
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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)

Lake Titicaca

Special Info & Comments

Homestays (Airbnb) are available on Uros Floating Islands

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