Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America, as well as one of the region’s prime tourist attractions. The lake, located on the border between Peru and Bolivia,  has several unique characteristics that make it worth visiting. First, it is located high in the Andes Mountains, 12,500 ft above sea level.  The blue of the lake contrasted with the white, snow-capped peaks of the mountains makes for stunning scenery indeed!

Second, the lake and the surrounding areas are home to native people with a unique and interesting culture. For example, some natives live on the lake on artificial islands made of reeds, called uros. The uros  must be rebuilt constantly with fresh reeds to replace the reeds on the bottom as they decompose into the lake.

On the island on Amanti, you can stay for a few nights in a small farming village with local people. Suriqui, on the Bolivian side, is famous for the art of reed boat construction.

As you might expect from a place with such an ancient history, Lake Titicaca is also full of interesting archael0gical sites, including the ruins of Incan cities and temples. In fact, according to Incan mythology, the Incan civilization itself was founded on the Isla del Sol on the Bolivian side of the lake.

You can see Lake Titicaca from Peru or Bolivia, but to get the full experience, it’s best to visit both sides.  US citizens don’t need a visa to enter Peru. However, Bolivia requires US tourists to get a Bolivian visa, either before leaving the US or at certain border crossings.

Here’s what you’ll need to get one:

• A completed Bolivian visa application form
• Your passport
• 1 passport photo, 4 by 4 centimeters in size
• A hotel confirmation or letter of invitation
• A round-trip plane ticket or a a statement saying when you plan to enter and leave Bolivia (if you aren’t traveling by plane).
• A bank statement or credit card statement.
• A certificate of vaccination for yellow fever.

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