Luxury Travel to Lake Titicaca
The highest navigable lake in the world
It is simple to understand why this location became holy to the natives—the air is so pure and there is such a vast stretch of serene blue water. The most remarkable of these unique and historically significant civilizations that still call the lake and its environs home are the Uros Indians, who construct islands out of reeds and live on them.
If you are planning a luxury tour in Peru, be sure to ask your travel designer about visiting Lake Titicaca.
Travel to Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, with its deep blue waters situated at an elevation of 3,812 meters (12,507 ft). For the indigenous Peruvians, the lake's proximity to the sky makes it a sacred site, and legend has it that the Incas emerged from the lake's depths to create their civilization.a
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Experiences in Lake Titicaca
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Candelaria Festival
Puno annually celebrates the Festival of the Virgen de la Candelaria for eighteen days commencing in early February. This lively celebration is replete with vibrantly colored garments, indigenous Peruvian music, and customary dances.
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Pukara archaeological Site
North of Puno, approximately one hour, is the Pukara archaeological complex. One may explore the Pukara Lithic Museum, which houses an assortment of artifacts including weaving tools and decorated pottery fragments. A number of these artifacts are from 500 BC.
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Cutimbo
Ancient Cutimbo is a remarkable archaeological site situated in close proximity to Lake Titicaca. Similar to Sillustani, there are noteworthy archaeological discoveries to behold, including cave paintings, stone monuments, and carvings.
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Amantani
Amantani is not a floating island; it is one of the landmasses situated on Lake Titicaca. By participating in a Lake Titicaca homestay with a local family, you can make new friends and gain a deeper understanding of the island's way of life.
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Sillustani
A cylindrical necropolis situated along the coasts of Laguna Umayo, Sillustani is in close proximity to Lake Titicaca. Built more than five hundred years ago by the Culla civilization, Sillustani was a pre-Inca burial ground. Ruins bearing animal carvings and forty-foot-tall structures can be fou...
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Taquile Weavers
Due to its geographical position adjacent to Lake Titicaca, the island of Taquile remained comparatively isolated from the remainder of Peru until anecdotal evidence arises. Textile art has been revered by its inhabitants for an extensive period of time, irrespective of gender. As an Intangible C...
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The Uros Floating Islands
The Uros float islands constitute the primary focal point of Lake Titicaca. The Uros community has constructed these man-made islands for centuries from totora reeds discovered in Lake Titicaca. Upon entering the floating islands, you will be greeted by the inhabitants and provided with informati...
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Luxury Accommodation at Lake Titicaca
In Lake Titicaca, there are numerous amazing locations to stay in your private trip. Here are a few of our favorites, as chosen by our travel specialists.
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