lake titicaca

Much before stepping in Peru, I had planned to sail through the translucent water of Lake Titicaca on the first day because I read much about boats and houses made up of reed. However, my spirit and enthusiasm tumbled down when I was welcomed with a dense rainfall. I couldn’t hide my depression when the locals informed me that it wouldn’t stop pouring for a week. Next morning when I woke up, fortunately, the sky was very clear as if it hadn’t rained since past couple of years. It was a perfect day to cruise through Lake Titicaca. I took a bus from Puno Bay toward the lake and Amantani Island. I found several casual young people and serious backpackers in the bus, who were really good companions. We were informed that the lake is in the midst of over the top of Andes Mountain in South  [...]

A significant archeological spot is located in western Bolivia and is in close proximity to Lake Titicaca. The city will introduce you with the Incan tradition as the place contains many Inca ruins and the ruins can be seen at the Lake Titicaca’s south-eastern coast. The spot has inscribed its identity in writing during 1549 by Pedro Cieza de León, Spanish conquistador. Registered its name in UNESCO World Heritage site, its proper location is Bolivia’s La Paz Department. Some of the ruins spotted on the site include pyramid, temples, excellent carvings, magnificent gates, among all. Tiwanaku's means "stone in the center" however, its original name is still unknown. The city’s construction work is said to be commenced during 700 AD and it prospered there after. The Incas’ belief was  [...]