Lake Titicaca is an impressive tourist destination located in the Bolivian highlands, at over 3,800 meters above sea level. The lake is navigable and is shared between Bolivia and Peru. Visitors can enjoy boat rides on the lake to explore the floating islands of the Uros, the Island of the Sun, and the Island of the Moon, where important Inca archaeological sites can be found.
The climate at Lake Titicaca is cool and dry for much of the year, although it can be quite humid during the rainy season (from December to March). The gastronomy at Lake Titicaca is a combination of traditional Andean dishes such as quinoa soup, fried trout, and chairo paceño.
In summary, Lake Titicaca is an impressive destination that offers visitors the opportunity to explore the culture and natural beauty of the Andean region. Tourists can enjoy boat rides on the lake and visit important Inca archaeological sites on the lake's islands. Additionally, the local cuisine offers a variety of traditional Andean dishes for tourists looking to try the local food.
ITINERARY
Full-day program
DAY 1: LA PAZ - COPACABANA - ISLAND OF THE SUN - LA PAZ We will pick you up from your hotel between 07:00 and 07:30 hours in a tourist transport bus/van to begin the journey through the vast Altiplano. After a two-hour journey, we will arrive at the narrowest part of Lake Titicaca: the Tiquina Strait, which we will cross in local boats with the locals from the area.
Arrival in the town of Copacabana at 12:00 hours for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, we will embark on privately owned boats operated by the community, our strategic partners, to navigate Lake Titicaca towards the Island of the Sun. On the island, we will visit Yumani, where the "Inca Stairway" leads to the "Fountain of the 3 Waters." Tradition dictates that those who drink from its waters will have eternal life.
After taking some photographs of the lake and the spectacular view of the Cordillera Real, we will return to the boat to go back to Copacabana and explore more of the town, rich in Andean/Christian religious syncretism, where the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivia, is located.
Bus to La Paz at 18:30 hours, arrival at La Paz terminal at approximately 22:00 hours, where our transportation will be waiting to take you to the hotel.
COPACABANA 2 days 1 night from LA PAZ or PUNO
DAY 1: LA PAZ - COPACABANA - ISLAND OF THE SUN 07:00 Hotel pick-up Shared transportation to Copacabana. We depart from La Paz (or Puno) at 3640 meters above sea level and drive to Lake Titicaca (3810 m). We cross the Tiquina Strait in a small boat, the part between the Lesser Lake (Wiñaymarka) and the Greater Lake (Chucuito), to reach the Copacabana Peninsula, where many pre-Columbian terraces can be seen. We arrive at the Hotel Rosario Lago Titicaca. We recommend having lunch at the Kota Kahuaña restaurant (not included). After lunch, we take a motorboat to the Island of the Sun, heading to the southern part of the island. We visit the Pilkocaina temple and walk to the village of Yumani, where we have an impressive view of the lake and the Cordillera Real of the Andes. We descend the sacred stairs and see the sacred fountain of the Incas. Then we return by motorboat to Copacabana, where we spend the night at the Hotel Rosario Lago Titicaca.
DAY 2: COPACABANA - LA PAZ or PUNO Breakfast at the hotel and a walking tour of the town of Copacabana, including the church, the market, and optionally, a hike up Calvario Hill. Shared tourist transportation to La Paz or Puno at 13:00.
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