Isla Pariti
La Paz Department · Culture and history
Pariti is a small, quiet island in the Lago Menor. In 2004 archaeologists found an exceptional collection of Tiwanaku pottery here, now shown in the community's small museum. People come by boat for this unique museum, the peaceful atmosphere and the views of the cordillera.
3,810 maltitude
0 to 1 dayto spend there
High altitude. Above 3,500 m, altitude sickness (soroche) is common. Arrive gradually, drink plenty and take it slow on the first day.
Things to do
- Community museum of Tiwanaku pottery
- Walk around the island
- View of the Cordillera Real
What to eat
- TroutTrout from Lake Titicaca or the Cordillera rivers, fried or grilled, with rice, fries and salad. Eaten on the beach in Copacabana and in the small restaurants of mountain villages.
- Ispi and pejerreySmall lake fish, fried and crispy, eaten whole with a squeeze of lime.
Tip. By boat from Huatajata or Quehuaya. No fixed hours: ask the community to open the museum.
How to get to Isla Pariti
Huatajata Boat · about 1 h
Motorboat from Huatajata or Quehuaya.
Photos of Isla Pariti
More places in this region
Copacabana (Lake Titicaca)A small town on the shore of Lake Titicaca, gateway to the Isla del Sol.
Isla del SolSacred island of the Incas: trails, ruins and views of the Cordillera Real.
Isla de la LunaA small neighbouring island with the temple of the Virgins of the Sun (Iñak Uyu).
HuatajataA Lake Titicaca village, home of the totora reed boats.
Suriki IslandThe island of reed-boat builders, including those of the Ra II expedition.