Not only is Titicaca the world's highest navigable lake but also it plays an important role in the Andean mythology since, according to the legend, Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo, sons of the Sun and founders of the Inca Empire, emerged from its waters.
The lake's sovereignty is shared between Bolivia and Peru. It is located three thousand eight hundred and ten meters above sea level and annual average temperature here varies along the year.
Between October and May temperature ranges between 9°C and 11°C, while from June to September it varies between -7°C and -10°C.
This lake is considered enormously important since it tempers the area. Otherwise, living so high would be just impossible.
On the Peruvian side of the lake there are a number of islands among which Amantaní, Taquile, Soto, Anapia and the the ones that Uros people have built are some of the main ones. Each of them offers different attractions. Regarding its vegetation, totora reeds grow along the shores of the lake.
Here, a broad range of birds and fish seek refuge. Some of these animals are carachis, ispis, bogas, suches (endangered species), silversides and trout. All of them are native species prized for their high nutritional value.
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