Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, bordered by Bolivia and Peru, is the birthplace of the Inca civilization and a must-see tourist destination for many visitors to South America. This photographic tour takes us from Puno, Peru to Copacabana, Bolivia, with stops at islands important to the Inca Empire, archaeological sites, the floating islands of the Uros and views of the magnificent scenery of earth, sky and deep, blue water.
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- A traditional sight on the lakeA traditional sight on the lake
- Andes seen from Lake TiticacaAndes seen from Lake Titicaca
- Puno cathedralPuno cathedral
- Weeds in Puno HarborWeeds in Puno Harbor
- Puno in the distance, seen beyond a floating islandPuno from the water
- The round towers are burial places, looted long agoSilustani near Puno
- Oldest boat on the lakeMV Yavari
- Another view of the MV YavariMV Yavari
- Various size reed boats display building techniques and usesTortora Boats Display
- Marshy AreaMarshy Area
- Tortora reedsReeds
- Reeds drying for use in construction and cooking firesReeds Drying
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