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Lake TiticacaPeru/Bolivia

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The world's highest navigable lake (3,812m) straddles Peru and Bolivia with floating reed islands, ancient Tiwanaku ruins, and Andean communities that welcome homestays. The altitude light is extraordinary.

Best Time to Visit

May to September

Daily Budget

$25-50/day

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Weather

High-altitude cold. Days 15-20°C in the sun, nights drop to -5°C. Dry season May-October. Wet season November-April. Sun is intense at altitude.

Top Things to Do in Lake Titicaca

  • Uros floating reed islands — man-made islands of totora reed on the Peruvian side
  • Isla del Sol, Bolivia — Inca sacred island with pre-Inca ruins
  • Taquile Island homestay — overnight with local families on a car-free island
  • Tiwanaku ruins — pre-Inca archaeological site near La Paz
  • Sunset from Copacabana, Bolivia — lakeside town with a famous basilica

Travel Tips

  • 1.Acclimatise for 1-2 days in Puno or Copacabana before exerting yourself at 3,800m
  • 2.Visit Uros as part of a longer trip to Taquile or Amantaní — Uros alone feels too touristy
  • 3.You can cross between Peru and Bolivia at Desaguadero or Kasani — check visa requirements
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