The Highest Navigable Lake In The World

Lake Titicaca, Peru's highest navigable lake at 3,812 meters, is one of the country's most fascinating characteristics. Despite its most notable feature, Lake Titicaca is thought to be the origin of the Inca civilization. People nowadays visit Lake Titicaca to learn about the Uros people rather than the Incas. Why? The Uros have constructed over 100 floating islands on Lake Titicaca using only local flora growing in the lake and their own hands. Talk about engineering feats and sustainability!

The majority of the Uros people have left the floating islands, although there are still many who live there. A large island may often accommodate up to ten families, whereas a tiny island can accommodate two to three. How wonderful is it that they have a school on one of the islands? A tour with a native guide is strongly recommended if you want to learn more about Lake Titicaca, the Uros people, and its cultural significance. Fortunately, there are numerous tours that depart from the lakeside city of Puno!