Titicaca Collection

Reed boats on Lake Titicaca, Peru, South America

People wearing traditional costumes on Isla Taquile on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca, Peru, South America

Cityscape of Puno and Lake Titicaca, elevated view, Puno Region, Peru

Lake Titicaca and Cityscape of Puno, Peru

Lake Titicaca and Cityscape of Puno at sunrise, Peru

Lake Titicaca at sunrise, Puno, Peru

Uros Floating Island, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Uros Floating Islands at sunset, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Native Uro Family preparing a meal, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Fish Soup, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Uros Titicaca Lodge, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Traditional Reed Boat, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

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Reed boats of the Uros Islands (Islas Uros) ply the calm waters of lake Titicaca, Peru. Date: 24/01/2011

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South America, Bolivia, Lake Titicaca. View from Uros floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca. Date: 11/12/2008

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Bolivia, Chile, Inland, the Western Range or Cordillera Occidental, at the border between Bolivia and Chile, with volcanoes and high peaks with perennial snows against cloudy sky. Date: 29/07/2009

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Bolivia, Chile, Inland, the Western Range or Cordillera Occidental, at the border between Bolivia and Chile, with volcanoes and high peaks with perennial snows against cloudy sky. Date: 29/07/2009

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Bolivia, Chile, Inland, the Western Range of Cordillera Occidental, at the border between Bolivia and Chile, with volcanoes and high peaks with perennial snows against cloudy sky. Date: 29/07/2009

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Peru, Stone statue of a Puma overlooking the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca

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Peru, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Women in colorful clothing on Grass Island

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BOLIVIA Lake Titicaca Sun Island. Man wearing hat Inti Wata Cultural Complex. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Sun Island

Bolivian sailing raft made of reeds, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Bolivian sailing raft made of reeds, c1928. Traditional boat made of reeds from the Totora plant, a subspecies of the giant bulrush sedge

Lake Titicaca, South America, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Lake Titicaca, South America, 19th century

The Temple of the Sun on the island of Titicaca, Peru, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
The Temple of the Sun on the island of Titicaca, Peru, 19th century

Peru / Massive Olmec Head
Massive Olmec head discovered at Lake Titicaca on the Peru- Bolivia boundary

View of Puno and Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru, South America
Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the Puno Region and the Puno Province

Gate of the Sun, near Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, South America
Gate of the Sun, a megalithic stone arch or gateway constructed by the ancient Tiwanacu culture at Tiahuanaco near Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, South America. Date: circa 1910

HERRERA, Antonio de (1559-1625). General History of the Deeds of the Castilians on the Islands and Mainland of the Ocean Sea Known As the West Indies. 1601 - 1615

View of Puno City and Surrounding Mountains with Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru, South America
Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the Puno Region

Native Uro Family dining at sunset, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Lake Titicaca at sunrise, Puno, Peru

Native Uro Lady, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru

Well tended terraces of Amantani Island with Taquile Island in the background

Typical street in Copacabana, near Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
Typical street in Copacabana, on the edge of Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, on the border with Peru. Date: circa 1910

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SKULLS i) A Greek skull resting on a pile of books ii) An elongated skull from Titicaca Date: 1841

South America, Bolivia, Tiwanaku. Kalasasaya Temple Wall and Steps at Pre-Columbian archaeological site of Tiwanaku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sunrise At Lake Titicaca, Puno Region, Peru, South America

Fisherman Boats At Lakeside, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Peru, South America
Titicaca or Titiqaqa is a large, deep lake in the Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia. By volume of water, it is the largest lake in South America and also the highest navigable lake in the world

Reed boats of the Uros Islands (Islas Uros) ply the calm waters of lake Titicaca, Peru

South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Uros floating reed islands. Traditional reed dragon boat, back of dragon head. Floating islands in the distance

Tourists watching sunset from summit of Cerro Calvario, Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, South America

Tourism is thriving on Lake Titicaca, Peru

Hilside of the island of Taquile in Lake Titicaca, Peru

Peru, Lake Titicaca. Suasi Island Lodge

Peru, Lake Titicaca. Quechua or Uros Indian village on the floating Uros Islands

Entrance to Islas Flotantes (Floating Islands), Lake Titicaca, Peru, South America

LAKE TITICACA, 1554. Engraving of Lake Titticaca, Peru, from Pedro Cieza de Leons account of the Spanish Conquest Chronicle of Peru, Antwerp, 1554. The engraver obviously had not visited Peru

Indigenous reed boat on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia
Totora reeds have been used by various pre-Columbian South American civilizations to build reed boats. The boats, called balsa, vary in size from small fishing canoes to thirty meters long

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"Exploring the Mystical Beauty of Titicaca: From Reed Boats to Ancient Ruins" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Lake Titicaca, where ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes converge. Marvel at the sight of reed boats gracefully gliding across the shimmering waters, a testament to the ingenuity of the local people who have relied on them for centuries. On the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca lies Isla Taquile, a place where time seems to stand still. Here, you'll encounter locals donning vibrant traditional costumes that reflect their rich cultural heritage. As you wander through this picturesque island, take in panoramic views that stretch as far as your eyes can see. Venture further into Bolivia's South America and discover the Gate of the Sun near Lake Titicaca. This awe-inspiring archaeological site will transport you back in time, offering glimpses into an ancient civilization that once thrived here. The cityscape of Puno provides a captivating backdrop against Lake Titicaca's azure waters. Whether it's during daylight or sunrise when golden hues paint the sky, this elevated view is bound to leave you breathless with its sheer beauty. As dusk settles over Lake Titicaca, witness Uros Floating Islands come alive with vibrant colors. These man-made islands crafted from totora reeds offer a unique glimpse into an indigenous way of life that has endured for generations. Join a native Uro family on their floating home as they prepare a meal using age-old techniques passed down through countless generations. It's an opportunity not only to savor delicious flavors but also gain insight into their resilient spirit and deep connection with nature. Lake Titicaca is more than just a body of water; it's a tapestry woven with history, culture, and natural wonders waiting to be discovered by those willing to embark on this extraordinary journey.