Lago Titicaca

La Paz to Cusco - Lake Titicaca

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August 27th 2006
In the area between La Paz in Bolivia and Cusco in Peru lies the magnificent lake Titicaca. It has an impressive deep blue color that can be seen from far. On the Bolivian side of the lake you can find the city of Copacabana from where it is convenient to visit Isla del Sol - the most sacred place for the Ayamara people, who believe that the sun was born in this place. To reach Copacabana you ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Lake Titicaca

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more