Overview
Isla del Sol is a Bolivian island in Lake Titicaca. It’s crossed by trails and known for Inca sites like Pilko Kaina, with its ruined palace.
Description
In nearby Yumani village, the Escalera del Inca is a staircase leading to a spring once believed to prolong youth. In the north, near Challapampa village, are the labyrinth-like Chincana ruins. The Roca Sagrada is a large rock said to be the birthplace of the first Incas. Easily the highlight of any Lake Titicaca excursion, Isla del Sol is a large island with several traditional communities, decent tourist infrastructure such as hotels and restaurants, a few worthwhile pre-Columbian ruins, amazing views, great hikes through terraced hills and, well, lots of sun.