Exploring Lake Titicaca: How to Visit Puno’s Famous Floating Islands
Sitting at an impressive 3,812 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level, Lake Titicaca is not just the highest navigable body of water in the world; it is the mystical birthplace of Incan mythology. According to ancient legends, Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo emerged from its deep blue waters to found the Sun Empire. Today, this massive mirror of water shared between Peru and Bolivia remains home to ancestral communities that preserve their pre-Hispanic way of life. At Vista 1 Travel, we share everything you need to know to explore this sacred corner of Puno.
