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Lake Titicaca
A natural frontier between Bolivia and Peru, the enormous Lake Titicaca occupies almost 10,000 square kilometres in a huge Andean crater high in the northwestern plains of the country. Reportedly the world's highest navigable lake at 3,810 m, and the birthplace of uncountable Bolivian legends, thousands of tourists make the trip here each year to cross the sapphire-blue waters and visit the civilizations that have developed along its shores.
The lake can be visited year round, but the most rain falls in December and January. The temperature is generally warm during the day, and sunscreen is a must, even if it is cloudy. It gets very cold at night, so bring plenty of warm clothes, especially if you plan to sleep on the islands.
It is easy to spend at least a week visiting the lake, its islands and shore villages. Many tourists base themselves in Copacabana, a sleepy little town on the southern shores not far from La Paz. Perched between two peaks with views of the lake, the setting is stunning, and makes the town an excellent base from which to visit nearby attractions such as the Isla del Sol. The town has a good range of tourist services including internet access and a bank (but no ATM) and is well known for its festivals, so if you can arrange to be here for one of them, so much the better. While staying here, don't miss the Moroccan-style Basilica of Copacabana.
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