The Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and it is shared by Peru and Bolivia.

Lake Titicaca is in an area shared by Peru and Bolivia. It is very important in Andean mythology and, according to legend, from its waters emerged Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, sons of the Sun God and founders of the Inca Empire.

It has an approximate surface area of 8,490 km2 and a maximum depth of 280 meters. In addition, it is known to be the highest navigable lake in Peru and in the world, with a height of 3,810 meters above sea level. The waters of the lake reunite 36 islands and within the Peruvian territory the greatest are: the island of the Uros, Taquile and Amantaní.

The population that lives around the lake is mainly dedicated to fishing and crafts, where the famous totora canoes are made and used. Lake Titicaca is connected to Peru and Bolivia through the Peruvian port of Puno and the Bolivian city of Huaqui.

Titicaca lake map