Lake Titicaca - Wikipedia
The lake consists of two nearly separate subbasins connected by the Strait of Tiquina, which is 800 m (2,620 ft) across at the narrowest point. The larger subbasin, Lago Grande (also called Lago Chucuito), has a mean depth of 135 m (443 ft) and a maximum depth of 284 m (932 ft).
Lake Titicaca | Description, Elevation, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 7, 2024 · A narrow strait, Tiquina, separates the lake into two bodies of water. The smaller, in the southeast, is called Lake Huiñaymarca in Bolivia and Lake Pequeño in Peru; the larger, in the northwest, is called Lake Chucuito in Bolivia and Lake Grande in Peru.
Strait of Tiquina - Wikipedia
The strait is 850 m (2,790 ft) across at its narrowest point. It joins the upper lake, Lake Chucuito, and the lower (and smaller) lake, Lake Wiñaymarka (or Lake Pequeño, "little lake"). The entire lake is called Lake Titicaca and is the largest lake, by volume, in South America.
Lake Titicaca - WorldAtlas
Jul 16, 2021 · Lake Titicaca is located between Peru and Bolivia and is the largest freshwater lake in South America. It is situated at an elevation of 3,810 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest large lakes on Earth.
Lake Titicaca Travel Guide: Explore South America’s Gem
Aug 6, 2024 · Discover the wonders of Lake Titicaca with our comprehensive travel guide. Explore floating islands, ancient ruins, and breathtaking landscapes at the world's highest navigable lake.
Lake Titicaca: South America's Largest Lake - Memphis Tours
The lake is divided into two sub-basins by the Strait of Tiquina, with the larger, deeper Lago Mayor (Greater Lake) to the northeast and the smaller, shallower Lago Menor (Lesser Lake) to the southwest. The lake's waters are remarkably clear, with …
Lake Titicaca: Ancient Waters of the Andes | LAC Geo
Aug 30, 2024 · Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains. With a history that dates back millions of years, Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America by volume and a …
Lake Titicaca - New World Encyclopedia
Lake Titicaca is the highest commercially navigable lake in the world, at 12,507 feet (3,812 m) above sea level, and the largest freshwater lake in South America. Located in the Altiplano (high plains) in the Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia, the western part of the lake belongs to the Puno Region of Peru, and the eastern side is located ...
Lake Titicaca summary | Britannica
The second largest lake in South America, it covers some 3,200 sq mi (8,300 sq km) and is 120 mi (190 km) long by 50 mi (80 km) wide. A narrow strait joins the lake’s two bodies of water, which have 41 islands, some densely populated.
Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, Peru - The Largest Lake in South America
Sep 19, 2022 · This freshwater lake in South America has a surface area of 8,372 sq. km. and an average depth of 107 meters. Two nearly separate basins – Lago Grande (larger) and Winaymarka (smaller) – are linked by the Strait of Tiquina.