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Perched high, sacred, inhabited by jellyfish, sharks or bulldogs tales, these lakes all have a little something .
1 Lake Titicaca (Peru / Bolivia)
A lake, cradle of civilization For the Incas, is the highlands near Lake Titicaca ( Bolivia and Peru at 3812m above sea level) that Viracocha, the creator god, the father of the first man, the Sun and the Moon. Among the forty atolls Lake (one of the most extensive in the world since it covers more than 8,500 km2), the Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna, Bolivian side, retain vestiges of Incas. temples Today, the lake has not lost its sacred aura to the Andean population. Some islands are populated and locals celebrate all Titicaca one way or another: the Uros, who live on "floating islands" (made of plaited reeds), Quechua raising alpacas on Isla Amantani ( Peruvian side), simple fishermen and many Aymara, whose lively celebrations honor the lacustrine life.
The main cities of access to Lake Titicaca is Puno (Peru) and Copacabana (Bolivia). You can cross the border on foot or via Yunguyo Desaguadero.
2 Lake Baikal, Siberia (Russia)
If it is the fifth largest lake in the world by surface area, the lake Baïka ( Russia ) is the deepest (up to 1637 m) and one that contains the most water (more than the 5 major North American lakes combined). This is where we get him probably color, beautiful spot deep blue set by the taiga trees. Subjected to harsh Siberian climate, Baikal freezes every winter, allowing the practice of unusual activities. Among them, ski touring or ice skates, in which we sleep on the frozen lake. Swimming under the ice in diving gear also provides great emotions, especially when freshwater seals (the nerpas) are crossed. Otherwise, anyone can climb aboard the train Circumbaikal and admire the frozen surface of the lake, warm in
compartment.
The Circumbaikal from station Slyudyanka (information http://kbzd.transsib.ru/eng/ ).
3 Jellyfish Lake (Palau)
Paradise for divers around the world, Palau is a nation made up of a string of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Oceania. One of the islands, Eil Mark Island offers a very surprising "Jellyfish Lake" a body of saltwater turquoise color where tens of millions of these marine animals swim translucent dress. If your heart tells you, it is possible to swim alongside these graceful creatures that evolve in the water with much more ease than their visitors! They move in the lake as the path of the sun. Millions of years of isolation and evolution have made their almost harmless bites, can you also follow their delicate dance with a mask and snorkel.
Eil Malk Island is 45 minutes by boat from Koror. A permit ($ 35) is required to get there and only the snorkeling is allowed.
4 Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)
Attention masterpiece! This fabulous network of 16 lakes ( Croatia ) connected by waterfalls, a World Heritage Site, also known as "Devil's Playground" because a "black queen" would have flooded the area under water. Caves pierce the surrounding landscape and dense forests along the upper lakes where brown bears, wolves and rare birds live. Within the National Park Plitvicka Jezera, the lakes are open daily ( www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/fr/index.php ) From November to March, snow enthusiasts will be in heaven.; December to January, the lakes freeze.
© 29 cm, lake Plitvice
5 Lake Nicaragua (Nicaragua)
The Nahua called Ometepe ("two hills") the main island of the largest lake in Central America, because it was born from the union of two volcanoes rising from the depths of Lake Nicaragua - the largest volcanoes, Concepcion up to 1610 m, still emitting smoke. If Ometepe, where some 30 000 inhabitants live, is covered with forests populated monkeys, a more surprising fauna evolved in the waters of this vast Lago Dulce, connected to the Caribbean Sea by the San Juan River. Bulldogs Sharks, who manage to live in freshwater, have indeed become accustomed to back in San Juan to swim in the shadow of volcanoes.
Regular ferry lines across the lake, connecting San Jorge, on the mainland, Moyogalpa (1 hour).
6 Lake Myvatn (Iceland)
In the late 1960s, NASA sent the crew of Apollo 11 in the bleak lava fields north of Iceland in order to harden before their trip to the moon! A choice that is probably explained by the desert landscapes of Lake Myvatn ( Iceland ), the fourth largest lake in the country with its 37 square kilometers, but shallow. Glazed volcanic islands and edged craters highlights, volcanic cones, columns of lava and hot springs, the area geologically active amazed by the scenery. While there are many ducks peopled the coast, it feels like another planet!
Possible accommodation in Reykjahlíð on the northeast shore, or in the more modest Skútustaðir on the south shore. Notice to hikers: around the lake is 36 km.
7 Lake Manasarovar (Tibet, China)
Is there a most sacred body of water as Lake Manasarovar, which runs to more than 4,500 m in the Himalayas? Hindus and Buddhists revere, like Jains and Bonpo. For the former, Brahma, the god of creation, would have made a place of worship; for the latter, this is where Buddha was conceived. The faithful make the pilgrimage to wash away their sins in the icy waters of the lake and to walk the 88 km circumference. Mount Kailash, which is of even more sacred dimension dominates this isolated lake, except the remains of a monastery and a few yaks, pilgrims have companions that summits.
A trek around Mount Kailash and Lake from Darchen (30 km to the south), 4 or 5 days of Jeep Lhasa.
8 Llyn y Fan Fach (Wales)
This lake with blue water in the shade of a ring of mountains is enchanting - and enchanted literally. Legend says that in the thirteenth century, a farmer whose herd was grazing on the surrounding slopes saw the most beautiful woman ever seen in the world. She agreed to marry him on condition that he does not abuse more than twice. Inevitably, it happened a third time, and then the young fairy disappeared into the lake with his flock. Console ourselves: the present wealth of the valley herbs and bog plants is due to the abused spouse.
Located in the National Park Breacon Beacons ( Wales ), Llyn y Fan Fach is 12 km southeast of Llandovery. From Blaenau Farmhouse, a path leads to the lake.
9 Lakes Kelimutu (Indonesia)
See the sun filtering through the fog and then cross the western edge of Kelimutu to see three deep crater lakes, each of a different color, is an unforgettable sight! In fact, these lakes have made the National Park Kelimutu a major attraction of Nusa Tenggara ( Indonesia ). One would believe that painted both colors are intense; variations in color - if the turquoise lake remains permanently, the other two go through infinite shades of yellow, orange, red and brown (to black) - are due to the dissolution of minerals in water (a process that may accelerate in the rainy season).
The turquoise lake is never more beautiful than in the sun. If the weather is bad, come back the next day. You have to see the Kelimutu at its best.
10 Lake Geneva (France / Switzerland)
Hyphen (or rather point, its shape) between France and Switzerland, Lake Geneva surprised by its size (more than 70 km long), which makes him a true inland sea embedded in the mountains. Occasionally a boat cruise, we discover the beauty of its shores dotted with stylish and opulent buildings, parks relaxing, charming villages, spa towns and on the inclined slopes of famous vineyards. The Corniche roads offer beautiful vistas and organized beaches allow you to indulge in relaxation and water sports.
French side (south shore), the most tourist destinations are Evian-les-Bains, Thonon-les-Bains and Yvoire. Side Switzerland (north shore), you can stay in Vevey, Montreux or the villages of Chablais.
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