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Lake Titicaca
In Andean belief, Lake Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. It's also the largest lake in
South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. Banner blue skies
contrast with bitterly cold nights. Enthralling and singular, the shimmering deep blue lake
is the longtime home of highland cultures steeped in the old ways.
Pre-Inca Pukara, Tiwanaku and Collas all left their mark upon the landscape. Today the re-
gion is a mix of crumbling cathedrals, desolate altiplano and checkerboard fields backed by
rolling hills and high Andean peaks. In this world, crops are still planted and harvested by
hand.
Campesinos
(peasants) wear sandals recycled from truck tires, women work in petti-
coats and bowler hats, and llamas are tamed as pets.
Life here might appear austere, but ancient holidays are marked with riotous celebrations
where elaborately costumed processions and brass bands rip cord a frenzy that lasts for
days.
