Isla del Sol is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of the sun and the Incas. The white god Viracocha and Incas Manco Capac and his sister/wife Mama Huaca or Mama Ocllo, came to be on this island. Inca agricultural terraces make every inch useful.

These Indian women at the boat landing wear traditional, regional dress.

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