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Lake Titicaca, the cradle
of Inca civilization, is the second largest lake of South America (after
Maracaibo). It is reputed to be the highest navigable lake in the world
(about 12,500 ft. above sea level), extending from southeastern to western
Bolivia. The lake is 122 miles long with an average width of 35 mi. The
lake has waves, testament to its size and not surprisingly the waters are
cold and deep, over 1,200 feet. At that altitude and fed from snow-clad
Andes the lake does not invite swimming. It is the remnant of an ancient
inland sea and the blue waters make a beautiful contrast to the parched
altiplano. Lake Titicaca is the world's highest lake navigable to large
vessels.
The Totora reeds that
grow on the banks of Lake Titicaca have been used for building ships by
inhabitants of this region for centuries. After failing in attempts to
cross the South Pacific, Thor Hyerdahl came to Lake Titicaca to hire the
expert reed boat builders native to this area. After cutting the reeds,
they're dried in the sun for about two weeks, then intricately woven to
build their boats.
Copacabana Bolivia is the
site of the Festival of the Virgin of Copacabana, it is located on the
shores of Titicaca lake and attracts hundreds of pilgrims each year for
the Virgin's festivities.Normally is is a sleepy fishing village but during
this festival(August) it comes alive with the sounds and colors that will
give the traveler memories to last a lifetime. |
