Milky Way over Lake Titicaca, Peru
Largest lake in SouthAmerica in terms of volume.
Highest navigable lake
in the world
It is Located at an
altitude of approximately 12,500 feet of 3,810 meters above sea level.
It covers an area of
8,300 sq km or 3,240 sq miles.
It extends for 190 km or
118 miles in length and 80 km or 49 miles in width.
It has a maximum depth
of 284m or 931feet with the average being 106m or 350 feet.
Lake
Titicaca is located on the south eastern part of Peru and
on the western part ofBolivia, not far from its capital La
Paz.
It
is the highest navigable lake in the world. In the nights it is very cold,
while during the days, sometimes the weather is hot. We recommend visiting it
anytime, except between June and August, when it is the coldest.
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Another great website
that you might like to visit is Adventures in South America, which has an
article about Lake Titicaca.
Lake Titicaca, a landlocked lake straddled
across the border of Peru and Bolivia, is widely renowned for its beauty,
history, legends, and the height at which it is situated (3,810 m above sea
level). Perched on the Andes Mountains, this South American lake
is known around the world for being navigable even at such a height. Spread
across 8,300 square kilometers and on average 107 kilometers deep, it is the
largest in terms of volume. It is fed by a number of tributaries and nearby
rivers. In addition, the lake is dotted with about 41 islands, many of which
are inhabited by people who have been living here since ages.
Lake Titicaca has developed a reputation as
one of South America's top tourist attractions thanks to its riveting beauty
and intriguing local culture. Haven to backpackers and eco-tourists, the
mysterious waters of Lake Titicaca possess a certain allure that is hard to
pinpoint but undeniably exists. There's plenty to see and do around the shores
and islands of this world-renowned body of water, so come prepared for an
unforgettable experience.
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