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The Lake Titicaca National Reserve is located in the department
of Puno, with a surface area of 36,180 hectares, the national
reserve in practically its entirety covers the world's highest
navigable lake.
The Titicaca Reserve is split into two separate sectors: the
first, which lies in the Bay of Puno itself, protects the
totora reed clumps which provide sustenance to the Uros-Chulluni
communities; the second, which is located in the Huancané
area, features less-visited totora marshes, but which are
equally rich in species and just as interesting. In the area
there are 60 bird species, including the Titicaca grebe, 14
native fish species and 18 types of amphibians, including
the giant Titicaca toad.
Climate: Temperatures fluctuate
widely during day and night. The best time to visit the area
is from May to October, when days are sunny, rain showers
infrequent and daytime temperatures often topping 25°C.
Temperatures plunge to nearly freezing at night, however.
Access: There are regular flights
from Lima to the town of Juliaca, an hour by road from Puno.
The port of Puno also features several ferry services which
run to the main islands in the lake.
Services: Tourist infrastructure
such as restaurants and lodging is plentiful around the lake.
Visitors are recommended to spend at least three days, with
a night on one of the islands on the lake (such as Taquile
or Amantaní). |
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