The sacred Lake of the Incas is a must-see on any tourist itinerary in Bolivia. This gigantic inland sea of sapphire blue waters covers 8,000 square kilometers and is the highest navigable lake in the world. It is located between Bolivia and Peru. The imposing peaks of the Cordillera Real of the Andes surround the lake to the east, and all around are several traditional villages where ancient myths and beliefs remain intact, and Spanish is a second language.

The Island of the Sun was the birthplace of the Inca Empire, and the Incas believed that the sun itself was born there. The island features many Inca sites such as the Pilkokaina Palace, the Inca Staircase, the Fountain of Youth, and the Chinkana Complex with the Sacred Rock.

The Copacabana Sanctuary, located between two hills on the shores of the lake, is home to the famous dark Virgin. Even today, Copacabana is the main pilgrimage center of Bolivia.