museum

Yavari Historic Ship

Puno, Peru

90
min visit
This remarkable iron steamship, launched in 1870, sits majestically on Lake Titicaca as a floating testament to Victorian engineering and Peru's maritime heritage. Visitors explore the ship's original cabins, engine room, and bridge while discovering the captivating story of how this British-built vessel was transported in pieces across the Andes and assembled on the world's highest navigable lake. The Yavari now operates as a unique museum and occasional hotel, offering an intimate glimpse into the golden age of steam navigation.

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