Strait of Tiquina
The Strait of Tiquina is the passage that connects the larger and smaller parts of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia.
Geography
The strait is Template:Convert across at its narrowest point. It joins the upper lake, Lake Chucuito, and the lower (and smaller) lake, Lake Wiñaymarka (or Lake Pequeño, "little lake"). The entire lake is called Lake Titicaca and is the largest lake, by volume, in South America. It is situated on the border of Bolivia and Peru.
To save the distance around Lago Pequeno, buses and cars cross the strait on barges or canoes, the passengers usually separate from the heavier vehicles.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The crossing runs between the towns of San Pedro de Tiquina and San Pablo de Tiquina.
Road blockades
The road for the crossing is on occasions blockaded by local residents protesting against increases in ferry tolls and demanding a road bridge.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="tiquina_road_blockade">Template:Cite web</ref> Local residents have campaigned for a bridge to be constructed but barge operators and the Government are against the proposal.Template:Quote