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Titikaka

Lake Titikaka, located 70 km west of the city of La Paz, covers an area of 8 300 km². It is fed by meltwaters from the glaciers in the Apolobamba and Royal or La Paz Cordilleras. The colossal peaks of the Bolivian Andes covered with eternal snow rise majestically near the northern bank of the Titikaka.
Copacabana lies in a bay graced by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Copacabana. There are other important pre-Hispanic sites to be visited there, as well, such as Kusijata, the Inca’s Gallows and Intikala, among others.
The Island of the Sun in the Greater Lake is one of the most interesting sites in the area. It houses important archeological remains, such as the Yamani Staircase.
The Island of the Moon, about one hour by launch from the Island of the Sun, and known also by its native name of Koati, is dedicated to worship.

Access
A paved highway takes visitors from the city of La Paz to the Strait of Tiquina. After crossing the Strait by launch, it is about a 4-hour drive to the town of Copacabana.
The Islands of the Sun and the Moon can be reached in about an hour and a half by river transportation. Tourist agencies offer tours of the area.

Tourist Attractions
Lake
Exceptional highland landscape. It is known for having islands that contain archeological remains in a living testimony handed down from pre-Colombian civilizations. The Lake’s entire coastline interconnects with natural areas filled with cattails where an assortment of ducks and birds nest.
Copacabana
This town is the repository of major historical remains, particularly the Inca’s Gallows, the Kusijata and the Intikala.
Sampaya
The architecture of this pre-Colombian town is impressive. The structures are built of stone united by mortar and mud and roofed with straw.

Suriki
This is the cradle of the great builders of the totora, or cattail, rafts, using unique techniques. Textiles, handicrafts and archeological remains can be seen there, as well as natural sites.

Island of the Sun
Located in the Greater Lake, the island shelters valuable archeological remains, the most important of which include the Yumani Staircases, the Pilcocaina Palace and La Chincana.

Island of the Moon
This island can only be reached by vessel. The second most important sacred site of Andean culture, the Island of the Moon was the center for the maidens of the Sun, the chosen place for the worship of Women. The architecture of the Iñak Uyu temple is worthy of note.

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