Lake Titicaca
Fly to
La Paz, daily via Lima or Sao Paulo
flying time
16 hours
time difference
GMT -4 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an infected area.
weather
In a country as geographically diverse as Bolivia, local weather patterns vary greatly, however for most people the climate is generally cooler than they expect. In the highlands, the dry season is between May and October. In La Paz and Sucre, temperatures during the day are a pleasant 20º C. Uyuni and Potosi however, can be cold in the middle of the day, and temperatures drop below freezing at night. The Amazon average daytime temperature is 30-32º C with tropical rains on a daily basis (which increase in the wet season), while nights can cool down to 20º C.
Itineraries
Crossing the High Andes
Bolivia's geographic location is such that it can claim to be one of the most diverse nations in Latin America. It is a country where the lofty Andes fall away to the lowland majestic jungle... Read more ...
Classic Peru and Bolivia
Highlights - Tambopata National Park in the Amazon basin; Sit on the edge of the Colca Canyon; Mighty lost city of Machu Picchu... Read more ...
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Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Bolivia and Peru and is arguably one of the most fascinating lakes in the world and certainly one of the most scenic. Situated at over 3,800 metres above sea level, it is the highest navigable lake in the world and it is also surrounded on all sides by the vast peaks of the Andes. For the Inca civilisation it is a sacred place, as the first Inca king, Manco Capac, was born here. Incan mythology also has it that the world was created here, when the God Viracocha came out of the lake and created the sun, the stars and the first people.
On the Bolivian side of the lake lies the town of Copacabana, home to a beautiful 16th century shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana and also a great place to taste trout caught in the lake. Also on this side is Lake Titicaca's largest island, Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun). While there are no roads on the island, there are over 180 ruins from the Incan period, making it well worth a visit during your holiday to Bolivia. Make the breath-taking climb up to the summit of the island at sunset for astonishing 360 degree views of the lake and the peaks all around or just admire the views from the garden of your simple accommodation on the island. From here you can also venture to some traditional communities living on floating reed islands that see considerably fewer tourists than their Peruvian neighbours.
Suggested Lake Titicaca Accommodation
Posada del Inca
This charming rustic property is perched on the hillside of the Island of the Sun. Set in pretty gardens with terraces to sit and appreciate the stunning views across the lake...
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Guest Testimonial
This is my first booking with A & K and the whole experiance was outstanding. I would say it was 110%.
- NC, Bath
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