Take the most beautiful train journey in Peru to Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is a large freshwater lake in the Andes mountains on the border of Bolivia and Peru. It is believed to be the largest lake in South America by volume of water and by surface area, and the highest navigable lake in the world. The Inca people believed that the sun is birthed in this very lake, and therefore it has been a very important place for the people in Peru. Because of its beauty, travelers to Peru often rate it as the highlight of their visit.

The lake is well known for its man-made islands built of totora reeds and for supplying local Uros Indians with floating homes. Additionally, reeds are made into houses, boats, and even crude toys to entertain children. Puno is the ideal starting point for exploring the islands since you can walk on their unnervingly bouncy surface and observe the long-standing customs of the locals firsthand.

To go to lake Titicaca, consider taking the most beautiful train journey in Peru - the Titicaca train over the Andean altiplano between Cusco and Lake Titicaca. Taking this train, you will be able to have a wide-screen view of landscapes, llama-dotted plains, and valleys dotted with Adobe villages. The best part of the train journey is being able to see the Sunset surrounded by the lake’s gleaming waters.