Titicaca National Reservation

The national reserve spans 36,180 hectares across the provinces of Puno and Huancané, protecting extensive marshlands along Lake Titicaca's eastern and northern shores.

The Peruvian government established this protected area in October 1978 to safeguard the aquatic ecosystems of Lake Titicaca and preserve its native species.

The Uros people maintain their traditional lifestyle on floating islands constructed from totora reeds, demonstrating centuries-old techniques of water-based living.

Visitors reach the reserve through guided boat tours departing from Puno, with trips operating daily and lasting approximately four hours through designated waterways.

The reserve contains specialized high-altitude wetland habitats that support 60 bird species, 18 amphibian species, and multiple endemic fish populations.

Location: Puno Department

Operator: SERNANP

Website: https://sernanp.gob.pe/del-titicaca

GPS coordinates: -15.71750,-69.94960

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48