Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun) is an island in the southern part of Lake Titicaca. It is part of the modern State of Bolivia and is part of the La Paz Department. Geographically, the terrain is harsh; it is a rocky, hilly island with many eucalyptus trees. There are no motor vehicles or paved roads on the island.

The main economic activity of the approximately 800 families on the island is farming, with fishing and tourism augmenting the subsistence economy. Of the several villages, Yumani and Ch'allapampa are the largest

 
It’s crossed by trails and known for Inca sites like Pilko Kaina, with its ruined palace. 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.

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