Whether it's from the Bolivian or Peruvian side, Lake Titicaca's islands are enchanting. Everyone will love a cruise on Lake Titicaca.

South America

On these pages you will find ideas for a trip to Peru to help you prepare for your trip. All these ideas are there just to get your imagination going; you can alter, mix and match them as you please. Your local agent will help you create a unique and unforgettable trip, just for you! Peru has three distinct parts, each with its own character: the Pacific coast, which is the most densely populated; the Andes range, with the highest mountain being the towering Huascarán at 6,768 metres; and the Amazon, which covers the largest part of the country. If you’re going, start with the must-see: Machu Picchu – fortunately not found by the Conquistadors – rediscovered in 1911. You should visit it at dawn to see the ruins shrouded in mist. This extraordinary site still clasps a few secrets to its bosom. Not far away, the Andes range draw ramblers and trekkers to magnificent landscapes. The ultimate rambling experience is the Inca Trail through exceptional archaeological sites. During your stay in Peru, you must stop in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. The Spanish erected their buildings, especially religious ones, over Inca constructions which they systematically destroyed, only sparing their characteristic foundations, which are still visible today with their large, perfectly cut and fitted stones. A voyage out of time awaits you in Cusco.

Peru

Lake Titicaca

Halfway between La Paz and Lake Titicaca, Sorata village is less than 10 000 ft high in altitude and acts as a base for hiking in the surroundings.  Trekking lovers beware !

Bolivia

Sorata

Kunu Pampa Glacier is located in the Cordillera Real, the "Himalayas of the New World", in the heart of the La Paz region.

Kunu Pampa

Nicknamed the "lagoon of birds", Ajwani Lagooncan be explored during a trek in the Cordillera Real.

Laguna Ajoyani

The famous Road of Jewels ("Ruta de las Joyas") crosses the southwest of Bolivia, including the gorgeous Province of Sud Lipez. 

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Uruguay

The Galapagos Islands

Patagonia

Europe

Central America

Africa

North America

Asia

Middle East

Oceania

Incredible landscapes, a succession of lakes each as colourful as the next, ancient volcanoes, and deserts which seem to go on forever: that should give you an idea of the kind of the scenery I got to experience along the "Ruta de las Joyas" ("Road of Jewels") during my trip to Bolivia. The way to travel the Road of Jewels is by 4x4 vehicle. The first place we headed for was the Siloli Desert, which is one of the main points of access to the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve. After arriving in this preserved and unspoilt natural area, we then headed to Laguna Colorada. Due to the presence of algae on the bed of the salt lake, the water is red in colour. Around it were hordes of of flamingos, tranquilly drinking the water. After a night in a hotel out in the middle of nowhere, we continued on our route. We headed next for the Sol de Mañana geysers. The mud lakes and pools here produce a large mass of grey steam. The next stop on our journey, the Polques Hot Springs, offered an opportunity for a spot of bathing. How wonderfully pleasurable it is to be able to relax and luxuriate in 39°C water! After a few more hours on the road, we finally arrived at Laguna Verde at the foot of the Licancabur volcano.  If I had to sum up the Road of Jewels in a single phrase? It's a dreamlike fantasy of a trip along which you get fully up close to some of the natural treasures of southern Bolivia!

The famous Road of Jewels ("Ruta de las Joyas") crosses the southwest of Bolivia, including the gorgeous Province of Sud Lipez.

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