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Tourist Attractions > South America > Bolivia > Lake Titicaca, (Lago Titicaca) Bolivia | |
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Lake Titicaca, (Lago Titicaca) Bolivia Description At an elevation of 3810m (12,492ft), Lake Titicaca is one of the world’s highest navigable lakes. It is named after the native word for ‘puma of stone’ and its shape bears a strong resemblance to this animal when viewed from above. Measuring 194km (121 miles) long and 65km (45 miles) wide, it has been revered in history, featuring prominently in Inca creation myths. There are daily tours to the Uros and Taquile Islands; the Uros people live on floating islands made out of reeds that grow in the lake, while the inhabitants of Taquile Island are renowned for maintaining ancient traditions and for their remarkable weaving skills. Transportation Air: El Alto Airport (La Paz). Road: Bus: Daily services leave La Paz every 30 minutes. Car: From La Paz (journey time: 2.5 hours). Contact Addresses For more information on Lake Titicaca, contact the Viceministerio de Turismo (see Tourist Information above). Bolivia - Map 
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