In 2011, Peruvian-American artist Grimanesa Amorós stepped off a boat made of totora reeds onto an island – also made of totora reeds – in the north-west portion of Lake Titicaca.

The Uros islands are a group of 70 man-made totora reed islands floating on Peru’s Lake Titicaca. Its inhabitants, the Uros tribe, pre-date Incan civilization and continue to hunt and fish the ...

While shopping 12,500 feet above sea level at a Peruvian market near Lake Titicaca, I discovered that I could buy a llama for about $67, a patty of cow dung for 60 cents and a cat for 30 cents.

Lake Titicaca has a lot to recommend it, but among its most remarkable features are the floating Uros islands. The 40 or so man-made islands are woven from layers of tortora reeds, which grow on the ...

In Monroe Harbor, where $100,000 yachts are a dime a dozen, a 12-foot boat made of grass collected a whooping and hollering crowd of admirers this week while well-heeled yachtsmen stared in disbelief.

Backpack stuffed with an assortment of fleeces and wool clothing, our gapper goes island hopping on Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. UK News Website of the Year 2024 Search Icon ...

The vast basin of Lake Titicaca measures 58,000 sq km (22,400 sq miles) in area and lies at 3,810 metres (12,500ft) above sea level. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates ...

Scientists working on South America’s largest lake have discovered an ancient underwater ceremonial site used by the pre-Inca Tiwanaku state around 700-1000 AD.

In 2011, Peruvian-American artist Grimanesa Amorós stepped off a boat made of totora reeds onto an island – also made of totora reeds – in the north-west portion of Lake Titicaca.