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Sitting at 12,500 feet, Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America and a sight to behold. Glaciar clad mountains tower off of one shore, islands dot the massive expanse of blue, some holding ruins of Incan structures built long ago. It is called the Holy or Sacred Lake by the people of Bolivia and Peru, whose shores are shared by the two countries. Copacabana was our launching point to the Isla del Sol, or Island of the Sun. Three communities live on the island, and an Incan fortress and holy places can be found there as well.
Sam, Becky, Amanda, and I spent a couple days exploring the Island. The ruins were a bit of a disappointment, but the lake was stunning in its natural beauty. Tourism is why the island communities survive, and the port town of Copacabana thrives off of it as well. We spent all our time between these two places, hiking the island, wandering Copacabana's streets, and hanging out in restraunts before heading back to La Paz.
Sitting at 12,500 feet, Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America and a sight to behold. Glaciar clad mountains tower off of one shore, islands dot the massive expanse of blue, some holding ruins of Incan structures built long ago. It is called the Holy or Sacred Lake by the people of Bolivia and Peru, whose shores are shared by the two countries. Copacabana was our launching point to the Isla del Sol, or Island of the Sun. Three communities live on the island, and an Incan fortress and holy places can be found there as well.
Sam, Becky, Amanda, and I spent a couple days exploring the Island. The ruins were a bit of a disappointment, but the lake was stunning in its natural beauty. Tourism is why the island communities survive, and the port town of Copacabana thrives off of it as well. We spent all our time between these two places, hiking the island, wandering Copacabana's streets, and hanging out in restraunts before heading back to La Paz.
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