Quick Facts
- Lake Titicaca, at an elevation of 3,812 meters (12,507 feet), is the highest navigable lake in the world.
- The lake is home to the Uros people, who live on floating islands made from totora reeds, and these islands have been inhabited for over 500 years.
- Lake Titicaca contains around 41 islands, with Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna being the most notable for their historical and cultural significance.
- The underwater ruins of the ancient civilization of Tiwanaku can be found around Lake Titicaca, with some structures dating back to 1500 BC.
- The lake is approximately 8,372 square kilometers (3,232 square miles) in size, making it the largest lake in South America by volume.
Travel Details
- Country
- Peru
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $50-100
- Best Time to Visit
- May–Oct
- Current Weather
- ☁️-13°C/9°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- S/ PEN
- Coordinates
- -15.9254, -69.3354
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