Travel to Lake Titicaca and Puno

There is something undeniably mystical in the profound-blue waters of Lake Titicaca. Its mythical dimension, however, grasps earthly grounds everywhere: the intense colours of the lake, the pureness of the Andean highlands' air, the man-made floating islands, and the colourful festivals that cheer-up Puno city.

 
Puno Totora Puno Dance Titicaca Uros
Young Woman from Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca Vegetation Lake Titicaca Trees
Boat in Puno
 

Lake Titicaca and Puno Highlights

A visit to man-made Uros floating islands, located some 5 km west of the Puno harbour. Though somewhat touristy (in particular the largest islands), the visit is a must.

Spending one night in one of the peacefullly beautiful Taquile or Amantaní islands. Both remote and partially isolated, lack any form of accommodation other than guest-rooms in the private homes of the locals. 

The circular fortified stone buildings at the Sillustani Archeological Complex, on the shores of Lake Umayo.

According to the Incas, the Sun, Moon, and stars rose from the depths of the world's highest navigable lake to originate the universe.

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Image of the month

View from Taquile Island
 

(Photo David Katarina, displayed under a CC license)

 

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