Attraction Information
Lake Titicaca, (Lago Titicaca) Bolivia
At an elevation of 3810m (12,492ft), Lake Titicaca is one of the world’s highest navigable lakes. It is named after the native word for ‘puma of stone’ and its shape bears a strong resemblance to this animal when viewed from above. Measuring 194km (121 miles) long and 65km (45 miles) wide, it has been revered in history, featuring prominently in Inca creation myths. There are daily tours to the Uros and Taquile Islands; the Uros people live on floating islands made out of reeds that grow in the lake, while the inhabitants of Taquile Island are renowned for maintaining ancient traditions and for their remarkable weaving skills.
Contact Addresses
For more information on Lake Titicaca, contact the Viceministerio de Turismo (see Tourist Information above).
Transportation
Air: El Alto Airport (La Paz). Road: Bus: Daily services leave La Paz every 30 minutes. Car: From La Paz (journey time: 2.5 hours).
Tourist Information
Viceministerio de Turismo (Bolivian Tourist Office)
Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz, Palacio de las Comunicaciones, Piso 16, La Paz, Bolivia
Tel: (02) 236 7463 or 236 7441. Fax: (02) 237 4630. E-mail: vturismo@mcei.gov.bo
Website: www.mcei.gov.bo
Embassy and Consulate of the Republic of Bolivia
106 Eaton Square, London SW1W 9AD, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 4248 or 7235 2257. Fax: (020) 7235 1286.
E-mail: info@embassyofbolivia.co.uk or embassyofbolivia@btinternet.com or
embolivia-londres@rree.gov.bo
Website: www.embassyofbolivia.co.uk
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Bolivia
Contact Addresses
Transportation
Tourist Information
Avenida Mariscal Santa Cruz, Palacio de las Comunicaciones, Piso 16, La Paz, Bolivia
Tel: (02) 236 7463 or 236 7441. Fax: (02) 237 4630. E-mail: vturismo@mcei.gov.bo
Website: www.mcei.gov.bo
Embassy and Consulate of the Republic of Bolivia
106 Eaton Square, London SW1W 9AD, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 4248 or 7235 2257. Fax: (020) 7235 1286.
E-mail: info@embassyofbolivia.co.uk or embassyofbolivia@btinternet.com or
embolivia-londres@rree.gov.bo
Website: www.embassyofbolivia.co.uk
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