Linking the borders of Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America, and at 12,510 feet (3,813 meters), it's also the highest navigable lake in the world. From the colorful town of Copacabana to windswept islands, Lake Titicaca dazzles with proud culture, reflected peaks of the Andes Mountains, and hearty meals of fresh-caught trout.More
Sun Island (Isla del Sol) is the largest of the lake islands on Lake Titicaca, and with welcoming guest houses and hostels, travelers have many options to stay overnight to maximize the experience. With dramatically sculpted terrain, some 800 families live here amongst 180 pre-Columbian ruins, ancient hiking trails, and a small museum with fascinating artifacts.More
Perhaps the best-known town on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca, Copacabana retains a laidback feel despite serving as a popular religious pilgrimage site and jumping-off point for exploration of the lake. Take a boat to Sun Island (Isla del Sol), climb El Calvario, or visit the 16th-century shrine at the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana.More