Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lake Titicaca
Includes ยป
Why Go?
In Andean belief, Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. In addition, it's 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 in many ways singular, the shimmering
deep blue Lake Titicaca 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
region 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
wear sandals recycled from truck tires, women work in petticoats and
bowler hats, and llamas are tame as pets.
It might first appear austere, but ancient holidays are marked with riotous celebrations
where elaborately costumed -processions and brass bands ripcord a frenzy that lasts for
days.
