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- Lake Titicaca Bolivia
Lake Titicaca Bolivia
Regarded as the highest navigable lake at 12,580ft (3,825m),
Lake Titicaca covers 3,861 square miles (10,000 sq km) and is
shared by Bolivia and Peru. It has clear water, numerous islands
and most importantly a place in Inca history. The Indian people who
live in settlements around the lake hold it, and its two islands,
Islas del Sol (Island of the Sun) and Islas de la Luna (Island of
the Moon), in high regard for they are the mythical sites of the
creation of the Inca people. According to legend, the Sun God sent
his son and daughter to earth to improve the way of life of the
Andean people, and so they descended onto Islas del Sol and founded
the Inca Empire. The main town in the area and base for exploring
the islands, is Copacabana. Boats depart everyday to the islands
from where there are stunning views across the lake to the
snow-capped peaks of the Andean range, higher than 19,685ft
(6,000m). The islands themselves are incredibly picturesque and the
friendly local people have retained their traditional cultures and
way of life. Fishermen sail by on handmade reed boats, llamas and
alpacas are herded along the mountain paths to villages scattered
on the hillsides. Of interest are a few Inca ruins, among them the
Sun Temple and the Chincana complex on Islas del Sol, and Inca
stairways. To spend a night on Islas del Sol in one of the pretty
guesthouses, experiencing local hospitality, good food and a
breathtaking sunset, is one of the highlights Lake Titicaca has to
offer.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but only 60 to 70% of
the people actually speak it, and then often only as a second
language. The other main languages are Quechua and
Aymar.
Money
The official currency is the Boliviano (BOB), which is divided
into 100 centavos, and is tied to the US Dollar. Money can be
exchanged at exchange bureaux called
casio de cambiosin the main centres, at banks and hotels.
Banking facilities are good in the main cities and ATMs cater for
Visa, Cirrus and MasterCard. Many hotels and other tourist-oriented
institutions accept US Dollars. Major credit cards, including
MasterCard, Diners, Visa and American Express, are accepted in the
bigger hotels, restaurants and shops. Travellers cheques can be
exchanged in
casio de cambiosin the major cities and are best taken in
US Dollars to avoid additional charges.
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