Lake Titicaca, Peru

The world’s highest navigable lake, home to the floating Uros reed islands and Taquile.

peru and titicaca in Lake Titicaca, Peru

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Lake Titicaca

  • Puno Cathedral — The Catedral Basílica San Carlos Borromeo or Puno Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Puno in south-eastern Peru. It is in the Andean Baroque architectural tradition, and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Puno. The priest of the church is Father Carlos Miguel
  • Tupac Amaru — Túpac Amaru or Thupa Amaru was the last Sapa Inca of the Neo-Inca State, the final remaining independent part of the Inca Empire. He was executed by the Spanish following a months-long pursuit after the fall of the Neo-Inca State.
  • Uros floating islands — The Uros floating islands are artificial islands made from totora reeds on Lake Titicaca. The Uros people maintain the islands and live in reed houses above the water.
  • Taquile Island — Taquile Island is a hilly island on Lake Titicaca known for its textile traditions and community-based tourism. Men knit and women weave, and the island has no motor vehicles.
  • Sillustani ruins — Sillustani is a pre-Inca burial site with tall stone tower tombs called chullpas. The tombs were built by the Colla people and later reused by the Inca.
  • Amantaní Island — Amantaní Island is a highland island on Lake Titicaca where families host overnight guests. Visitors can walk to Pachamama and Pachatata temples for sunrise.
  • Yavari Steamship — Yavari is the oldest iron-hulled steamship on the lake, brought in pieces across the Andes in the 19th century. It is now a museum and bed-and-breakfast.

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Lake Titicaca

  • Taquile Island walk — The Taquile Island walk climbs stone paths through terraced fields to viewpoints over the lake. The island’s cooperative tourism model keeps profits within the community.

🍽️ Restaurants in Lake Titicaca

  • Mojsa Restaurant — Mojsa Restaurant in Puno serves Andean dishes with lake views from its second-floor terrace. Trout, quinoa, and local soups are menu staples.

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Lake Titicaca

  • Puno rooftop bar — Puno rooftop bars serve drinks with views of the cathedral and the main plaza. They are a common evening stop before or after a lake tour.
  • Bar Plaza Mayor — Bar Plaza Mayor is a central Puno bar with drinks and light food. It is a low-key spot near the cathedral and main square.

🎯 Activities & Tours in Lake Titicaca

  • Lake Titicaca Fast Boat Tour Uros and Taquile Islands with Lunch — The shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca are home to the famous, man-made Floating Islands of Uros. These islands and their dwellings, which date back to a pre-Incan time, are made completely out of totora reeds, a native bulrush plant that grows in the lake. With a guided tou
  • 3 Hour Guided Kayaking Tour in Lake Titicaca — The Uros Islands kayaking half day tour travels within the heart of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve, habit of endemic and migrant birds and location for reed man made floating islands on Wily river. Your Uros Island Kayaking Tour starts at 9:00am, after an early hotel breakf
  • Lake Titicaca Half Day (Uros) — Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, at over 3,800 meters above sea level! Take a trip from the port of Puno and navigate these shimmering waters to the legendary Floating Islands of the Uros people, constructed entirely out of the buoyant totora reed, a bulr
  • Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands — Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands is a popular and the best way to witness life on these remote islands. At 3812 metres above sea level (12506 ft.), Lake Titicaca is recognised as the world’s highlest navigable lake. Lake Titicaca straddles the border betw
  • Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Half-Day Tour — The shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake is one the unmissable attractions in Peru. It straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. The “Puma Shaped Lake” is Spread in over 8372 Km, the lake is home to some traditional local communities who a
  • Lake Titicaca Tour Uros Floating Islands 3 Hour Experience — Seize the opportunity to visit the incredible and unique Uros Islands, which sit floating on magnificent Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. On this guided tour, learn how these man-made islands are constructed and maintained, as well as how the local people l
  • Lake Titicaca Tour with Amantani Island Homestay (2 Days) — The Two-Day Lake Titicaca Tour by Discover Lake Titicaca offers a unique mix of experiences. It covers Uros, Amantani, and Taquile islands, each possessing unique cultures and landscapes. What sets this tour apart is the homestay on Amantani, fostering a deep connection with loca
  • Lake Titicaca 2 Day Tour Uros Amantani Homestay and Taquile — One of the world’s highest expanses of water, Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia—with a history of habitation by the indigenous Uros people dating back to pre-Columbian days. On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca and spend the night in a
  • 3 Hours of Route during Sunset in Kayak by Lake Titicaca — The Sunset Tour will take you on a kayak tour to enjoy an unforgettable sunset, first of all we will depart from the port of Esteves Island by kayak, along the way we will see beautiful landscapes and the flora and fauna found in Lake Titicaca and We will be arriving at the islan
  • Lake Titicaca Puno Tour 2 Days 1 Night — You will visit the best of Puno and Lake Titicaca One of the highest bodies of water in the world, Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia, On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca and spend the night at the home of a local family. Travel by boat
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Lake Titicaca

  • GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca — 5-star hotel on Esteves Island with panoramic Lake Titicaca views, spa with hot tub and sauna, linked by bridge to mainland Puno 5 minutes away.
  • Casa Andina Premium Puno — 4-star hotel with glass-wall restaurant overlooking Lake Titicaca, private pier and train stop, rooms with panoramic lake or mountain views and jacuzzi.
  • Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno — Lakeside hotel on the shores of Lake Titicaca with private dock for lake access, modern rooms with sitting area and climate control, 5km from Plaza de Armas.
  • Tierra Viva Puno Plaza — Mid-range hotel 50 yards from Puno Main Square with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs, 24-hour front desk arranging airport shuttles, 9.6 location score.
  • Qelqatani Hotel — Family-run budget hotel in the heart of Puno with private bathrooms and cable TV, 5-minute walk from bars, restaurants and Lake Titicaca, great value at ~$35/night.
  • Casona Plaza Hotel Centro — Budget hotel with a la carte restaurant and free Wi-Fi, 33 feet from Puno main square and Cathedral, located in the commercial and financial area of Puno.
  • Uros Lake Titicaca Lodge — Unique lodge on the floating Uros Islands with comfortable family rooms, private bathrooms, lake and mountain views, sun terrace and restaurant, 20 minutes by boat from Puno.
  • Hotel Hacienda Puno Centro Historico — Mid-range hotel one block from Main Square and Cathedral with free Wi-Fi and parking, sky room restaurant with panoramic Titicaca views and large buffet breakfast.
  • Hotel Hacienda Plaza de Armas — Accommodation in Lake Titicaca from $52/night Rated 9/10 by guests. Book on Agoda for the best available rates and confirmed availability.
  • Inka's Rest Hostel — Accommodation in Lake Titicaca from $18/night Rated 8.3/10 by guests. Book on Agoda for the best available rates and confirmed availability.
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