Lake that contains isla del sol

Where is Isla del Sol?

The magnificent Isla del Sol is on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake. While most tourists choose to spend time on the Peruvian side of the lake (in Puno), Isla del Sol offers a peaceful escape from the crowds and a fantastic insight into local life on the lake.

Where is Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca?

Our first stop on Lake Titicaca was Isla del Sol, one of the largest islands on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. Located on the Bolivian side, about 2 hours away from the town of Copacabana. The island plays an important role in the Inca religion with many legends and stories identifying Isla del Sol as the birthplace of the sun, or the Sun God.

Why should you visit Isla del Sol?

While most tourists choose to spend time on the Peruvian side of the lake (in Puno), Isla del Sol offers a peaceful escape from the crowds and a fantastic insight into local life on the lake. Isla del Sol, or the Island of the Sun, is also an important part of Inca mythology.

Is Isla del Sol a tourist trap?

The Peruvian side of the lake, including Puno and Uros, has become a bit of a tourist trap. There’s a lot of pollution, crowds of people and it no longer shows the authentic side of life on this beautiful lake. Isla del Sol felt completely different from anywhere else I visited in Bolivia and Peru.

Is Isla del Sol a sacred island?

Best explored at an ambling pace, the sacred island reveals itself to be an energetic blend of mysticism and spirituality. A short boat trip from the lakeside town of Copacabana, Isla del Sol is a beautiful place teeming with archaeological marvels.

Where does the sun set on Isla del Sol?

The sun sets on Isla del Sol, in the southern part of Bolivia’s Lake Titicaca. And as its name suggests, the island bakes relentlessly in the sun, resulting in sparse vegetation and brilliant light reflecting in the surrounding crystalline waters. Getting to Isla del Sol can be a slog.