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Lake Titicaca

Puno, Peru

 

LAKE TITICACA
 
Lake Titicaca is a beautiful and much-venerated sacred lake that lies on the border between Peru and Bolivia. According to Incan mythology, it was from Lake Titicaca that the creator god Viracoca rose up to create the sun, moon, stars, and first human beings. Recently, a large temple was discovered submerged in the lake, adding to its mystery and fascination.
 
Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America. You will visit its the impressive floating islands of the Uros and Taquile, the first made by totora seeds. In these places people live just like their ancestors, keep their customs intact.
 

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