Lake Titicaca

 

Lake Titicaca in Peru- Bolivia border is believed to be the birthplace of the sun in Andean cultures. It is full of history of various civilizations.

The lake has over 40 islands all well inhabited with archeological findings of underwater temples belonging to cultures predating the Inca empire.

Underwater temple.

Of all water bodies, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable water in the world. It’s the largest water body in the continent.

Celebrations of ancient holidays among the natives are in elaborate styles with elegant traditional costumes. All pomp and gaiety accompanying them.

The location of Titicaca in the Andes mountains with its rainforests makes it prime habitat for rare endangered species.