Trip to Lake Titicaca
A trip to the Bolivian Sea
A visit to Lake Titicaca (3,815 m above sea level) is one of the most itineraries in Peru and Bolivia and it is not surprising: you will find the beautiful landscape around the lake, interesting customs on the individual islands and for the harder and the opportunity to swim at a really high altitude. Expect at least four days in this area, but you won't be bored here for a week.
1 day
Arrival in Copacabana
If you start exploring the lake from the Bolivian side, you will first drive a few hours drive from La Paz. After your stay in Copacabana, explore the cathedral, climb Cerro Calvario and relax on the beach.
From La Paz to Lake Titicaca
An interesting ride to the Bolivian Sea
The journey from La Paz to Copacabana is almost 150 kilometers, so expect less than four hours to drive. The most interesting part is a ferry ride over the 800-meter-wide Tiquina Strait on Lake Titicaca. Along the way, you can also see the massive massif of Huayna Potosí continue reading
Tour of Copacabana
Starting point for Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is a popular destination for travelers to Bolivia and Peru. The starting point for it on the Bolivian side of the lake is the cruise city of Copacabana. The only significant monument here is a large white cathedral. Here you can swim on the beach, pedal boat or hike to Cerro el Calvario or the Inca ruins of Horca del Inca. continue reading
Ascent to Cerro Calvario
Outlook of Copacabana
One of the two most popular places for walks in the nearby surroundings of Copacabana is the ascent to the mountain Cerro Calvario (3 975 m asl), from where is a beautiful view of both the lake Titicaca, town and the surrounding four thousand meters high mountains. The mountain itself has its unique atmosphere, especially in the evening when the candles burn here. continue reading
Day 2
Hike to the island of the Sun.
Walk along the lake towards the island of the sun. Explore the bays and scenic hills along the way.
Hike from Copacabana to the island of the Sun.
Beautiful walk along the shores of Lake Titicaca
One of the most popular trips from Copacabana is a cruise to the island of the Sun. It is much more interesting to sail only one way and the other to walk along the shores of Lake Titcaca and enjoy the beautiful bays, rocks protruding from the water and interesting local life. This route is about 15 kilometers long and leads most of the road on a slightly busy coastal road. continue reading
Day 3
Island of the Sun.
On the third day, take a ridge hike around the island and then take a boat back to Copocabana
Crossing the island of the Sun.
Hike through the birthplace of the Incas
Crossing the island of the Sun is perhaps the most classic hike you can take around Lake Titicaca. Along the way you will find beautiful views of the lake and the Cordillera Real rising on the horizon. There are also several ruins and beautiful terraced fields. Along the way you will ascend to several four thousand peaks. continue reading
Cruise to the island of the Sun.
Cruise to the sacred island
A cruise to the island of the Sun is a comfortable start to the whole trip to this sacred island. The most classic is the start from the port of Copacabana with an exit in either the southern port of Yumani or the northern Challapampa. Alternatively, you can set sail from Yampupata, which is closest to the island of the Sun. The cruise from Copacabani to Challapampa takes two hours and you can enjoy nice views of the lake shores and mountains on the horizon at all times. continue reading
Day 4
Road to Pune
On the fourth day, you will have an almost 150-kilometer transfer to Peru to Pune. There is also a cathedral and you can climb the view of the city. Also arrange a cruise to other islands tomorrow.
Day 5 - 6
Uros, Taquile and Amantani Islands
If you want to dedicate just one day to the lake, go on a cruise to the reed islands of Uros and then to Taquila and back. A long day. But you can also sleep there and still visit the island of Amantani.
Trip to the reed islands of Uros
Open-air museum in the open air
Lake Titicaca is probably most famous for the floating reed islands inhabited by the Uru Indian tribe. Their homes are located just a short walk from the largest town on the lake – Puna. A boat trip to the islands is the most popular trip organized from Pune. It is often extended by a trip to the islands of Taquile or Amantani continue reading
Trip to Taquile Island
A unique culture in the middle of Lake Titicaca
The island of Taquile is one of the three main islands on Lake Titicaca (another important is Amantani and the island of the Sun). It departs from Pune and along the way you can still stop at the reed islands of the Uros tribe. As on other islands, the local people have a unique culture completely different from other islands and from the mainland. continue reading
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