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Travel in Peru: Lake Titicaca
This huge lake is the highest body of water to navigate in the world, divided among the nations of Peru and Bolivia. Without But the lake area has a strong Indian nation pre-culture that has existed since before the Incas.
The inhabitants of the lake really live in the lake, in the man-made islands created from dried reeds. The rods have to be maintained in a process handed down from generation to generation. This ancient process has continued for centuries because they provided security for the attack and living in the lake is warmer to live on the shore. The communities have made progress and residents go to universities in the banks, however, many still living in isolated areas away from the tourists, the preservation of this unique form of life.
The lake is a jewel beautiful in the mountains, with breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains covered with snow and the landscape. The lake is the largest in South America and is also important popular in the ancient Inca right. According to myth the creator deity Viracocha Inca (the Sun), emerged the lake and sent his children Manco Capac and Mama Mamo, to found the Inca dynasty. However, before the Inca Aymara Indians of the site located in the village, now in ruins of Tiahuanaco in Bolivia.
The main town on the lake in the Peruvian side is Puno, and is actually at a higher altitude than Cusco. Originally a silver mining town of big, Puno has a number of sight of their own including a great cathedral from 1757, and a number of museums that how old ceramic artifacts and Aymara. The city also has regular festivals that celebrate the last Indians. However, Puno is most famous for being the gateway to the lake and the islands of the Uros have a direct connection by train from Cusco.
Uros Islands are made of reeds and can be accessible by boat from Puno. The islanders have their own customs and rituals, it is interesting including a "trial period with a potential spouse before marriage. Also in the islands of the Uros, women seem to dominate society which is unusual compared to other ancient cultures.
For travelers seeking something different is possible to visit and stay overnight on the islands of Amantani. The visitors will be guests of a local family for the night and will be treated to local music and cuisine. This experience of one night is truly magical and provides an insight into the life of modern society steeped in tradition and history.
For travelers looking to go to forward to Bolivia, the main town of Copacabana you can take a minibus around the lake in the city. Bolivian companies are currently negotiating the right to pick up passengers directly in Puno and offer direct international connection. Ferries and operate to connect the rail lines between the two nations.
From Copacabana you can visit Bolivia islands in the lake. These include the islands of the Sun and the Moon. La Isla del Sol has an account with a sacred rock at one end and Inca ruins of Pilka Caima and a portal for the god of the sun on the other. La Isla de la Luna, which is also sometimes called Coati, has more ruins of an Inca temple.
Copacabana offers easy transport onwards to La Paz, as well as other sites such as Tiahuanaco.
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This guide to Lake Titicaca during Peru vacations was written by a Peru travel expert at peru for less, specialists in high value, fully customizable tours and packages.
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