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Lake Titicaca

Take a cruise on Lake Titicaca, the highest commercially navigable lake in the world, which straddles the Bolivia-Peru border. Covering 8,379 sq km (3,235 sq miles), Lake Titicaca is surrounded by ancient ruins and the enormous freshwater lake is home to several small island communities, including the Uros islands made entirely from reeds.

Disabled access: 
No
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