Lake Titicaca

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Overview

The highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca is located at 3,812 m (12,506 ft) above sea level and straddles the boundary between Peru and Bolivia.

Weather: The location in the mountains and high altitude of Lake Titicaca have a significant impact on the weather there.

During the dry season, which lasts from April to November, you can expect clear skies, sunny weather and pleasant daytime temperatures between 15 and 20°C (77°F). At night, temperatures can drop below freezing, with an average range of 0 and 5°C (32 – 41°F).

The rainy season is from December to March and is marked by mild temperatures, with daily highs often reaching around 15°C (59°F). Even still, nightly lows are still extremely chilly, hovering around 0°C (32°F). The cloudy, dreary, occasionally thunderstorm-filled, and highly humid rainy season is defined by these weather traits.

 

Altitude: Lake Titicaca is located at 3,812 m (12,507 ft) in the Andes Mountains, on the boundary between Bolivia and Peru.

 

Location: Some examples for the distances between the cities are:

  • Puno to Cusco 1 h by plane (6 – 7 h by bus)
  • Puno to Arequipa 1:15 h by plane (5 – 6 h by bus)
  • Puno to Lima 1:30 h by plane (18 – 20 h by bus)
  • Puno to Puerto Maldonado 1:20 h by plane (12 – 15 h by bus)
  • Puno to Iquitos 4 – 6 h by plane (only option)

These times depend on the airlines, layovers and different routes.

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