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Monday, November 8, 2010

Monday Ground Up: Isla Del Sol


Isla Del Sol at Lake Titicaca in Bolivia is said to be the location where the sun and moon were born. There are 180 archaeological ruins on the island, all of which have a story and quite a history.

Where Is Isla Del Sol?

Isla Del Sol is located in Lake Titicaca in the Altiplano region of Bolivia and lies close to 12,506 feet above sea level. The island is divided into three parts, with Yumani in the south, Ch’alla in the east, and Challapampa in the north. Isla Del Sol measures 5.5 square miles and takes close to three hours to cross on foot. There’s no cars for transport.

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