Isla del Sol

Since Katrin felt like relaxing and recovering a bit, Marcus set off on his own to discover the Isla del Sol - apparantly the Island where the father of the Inca Gods came from. And in fact, on the Isla del Sol one can find the Titi Kharka - the "Puma Rock" which gave the lake its name: Lago de Titicaca.

After a two hour boatride Marcus was set off at the northern end of the Island with the mission to hike back to the southern tip in maximum 4 hours to catch the last boat back home. A stop at some Inca ruins and a nice hike along the hillcrest offered some amazing views and photo opportunities. However, arrival at the dock was 15 minutes prior to departure - and that without a lunch break.

Most of the hike is at an altitude of 4.000+ mNN - and Marcus opted to summit the highest point on the Island at 4.100 mNN. With all the photo stops on the way we had to push it hard in the end to make it on time. It was a great day though - and a beautiful island, with cristal clear water and sandy white beaches.

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Waehrend sich Katrin fuer einen Ruhetag entschied, fuhr Marcus mit einem Boot an das Nordende der Isla del Sol mit dem Ziel, die Insel zu durchwandern und den hoechsten Punkt der Insel mit 4.100 mNN zu besteigen.


Die Insel ist sehr karg, aber wunderschoen. Weisse Sandstraende, klares, tuerkisfarbenes Wasser und Inkaruinen verleihen der Insel Ihren ganz eigenen Charme. Die Isla del Sol ist auch nach der Mythologie der Inkas, der Ort, an dem der Sonnengott Inti seine Kinder in das Inkareich gesetzt hat. Zudem befindet sich auf der Insel der heilige Felsen "Titi-Karka", der Puma Felsen. Jener Felsen hat dem See auch den Namen verliehen: Titicacasee.

Inka Ruins

Inka Ruins

Titi Karka - the sacred Puma Rock

At the summit of Isla de Sol´s highest point at 4.100 mNN

Houses on Isla de Sol