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.
Due to the totorals that grow in its waters, there is a great diversity of birds such as the yanavicos, the seven colors of the totora, the totora, the colas de agua, the gallareta and several species of ducks. In the open waters you find parihuanas, the Titicaca diver and the famous Titicaca frog.
When to go
It is advisable to avoid the rainiest months, which go from January to March. The rest of the year tends to have a more stable climate: cold and dry.
Weather
The weather of the area is cold and semi-dry.
Gastronomy
Some of the fish you can find in the area are trout and silverside.
How to get there
To get to Lake Titicaca you must access from the city of Puno. In the port there are boats that will take you to the different islands in the lake.
Recommendations
Wear winter clothes since the temperatures decrease during the afternoon. However, in the day there is enough sun, so it is advisable to walk with sunscreen and sunglasses.
Drink water or coca tea or consume some medication to avoid the punching or altitude sickness