Overview
Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake at 3,812m, straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. It ranks alongside the Iguazú Falls as one of the most extraordinary natural sights in Latin America: a vast sheet of cobalt blue water, peppered with golden islands and peninsulas harbouring traditional indigenous communities.
According to legend, it was here in the sacred waters of Lake Titicaca that the Inca Sun God was born. The Cordillera Real, a regiment of snow-capped mountains, defines the lake’s borders on the far horizon. The lake area is surprisingly well populated, the fertile soils on the lake shores supporting pretty adobe villages with fields stretching down to the water’s edge. A holiday to Lake Titicaca offers you the chance to experience rich culture, history, wildlife as well as incomparable scenery.
On the Peruvian side, close to the port of Puno, are the unique man-made reed islands of the Uros indians. The rugged, terraced islands of Amantani or Taquile, once lost in time, where the local population still lives a traditional way of life, now eagerly welcome visitors in a sensible, controlled way. Over the border in Bolivia are the serene islands of the Sun and the Moon, and the religious sanctuary of Copacabana, with a modest sandy beach, which lent its name to the somewhat larger one in Rio de Janeiro.
You can contact our Peru Travel Experts if you feel inspired to book a holiday to Lake Titicaca. We have over 40 years of experience in organising award-winning trips to Central and South America, so you can trust us to book an exciting trip for you.
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Holidays Lake Titicaca
From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.
Private Journeys
Peru / Bolivia / Lake Titicaca
Active Peru and Bolivia: trekking Andean peaks to tropical rainforest
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Group - Classic
Peru / Lake Titicaca / Bolivia / Chile
Andean Flamingo: Andes laid bare
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Group - Discovery
Peru / Lake Titicaca / Bolivia
Condor: Peru in depth
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Group - Classic
Peru / Lake Titicaca / Ecuador & Galapagos Islands / Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Hawk: Peru and Galapagos
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Places To Visit In Lake Titicaca
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Lake Titicaca – Bolivian side
Explore Lake Titicaca’s tranquil sapphire and golden islands, as well as the floating reed islands inhabited by the indigenous Uros people.
Lake Titicaca – Peruvian side
One of Latin America's most iconic sites, Lake Titicaca straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia. Visit the unique man-made floating reed islands of the Andean community with experts Journey Latin America.
Things to do
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Accommodation
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Where to go when - our guide to Lake Titicaca
The weather in Lake Titicaca is wide and varied
Stretching out across the borders of both Peru and Bolivia at 3,812m above sea level, Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake. Its high altitude means temperatures here can be chilly at any time of year, though weather conditions do vary between seasons. April - October is the drier season with clear blue skies, plenty of strong sunshine and little chance of rain. This is an ideal time to visit; explore pre-Inca burial sites in Peru or visit the intricately woven floating islands on either side of the border. The wet season runs from November - March and brings warmer temperatures, frequent rains and poorer visibility which can obscure views over the lake. In terms of visitors, most arrive during the busy holiday months of July - August, while May and September tend to be quieter with good weather conditions.
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