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Lake Titicaca

High-altitude lake
Depth: 5–30 mLevel: Advanced Open Water (altitude)May-September
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The highest navigable lake in the world (3,812 m), with special decompression procedures because of the extreme altitude.

Depth

5–30 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water (altitude)

Average visibility

10 m

The highest navigable lake in the world (3,812 m), with special decompression procedures because of the extreme altitude.

Location

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Lake Titicaca: 2 documented species

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Water temperature

10 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Shore/Boat

Best season

May-September

Route duration

2–3 days

Recommended certification

Altitude Diver

Approx. price

60 USD / dive

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Best season
May-September
Route duration
2–3 days
Approx. price
60 USD / dive
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