Best Places Around The World For Scuba Diving

40. Lake Titicaca, Bolivia/Peru – Diving at the Roof of the World

At over 3,800 meters (12,500 feet) above sea level, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world—and yes, you can dive here. The frigid, high-altitude waters offer an eerie stillness, ancient Incan ruins, and endemic species like the giant Titicaca frog. While not teeming with colorful fish, the experience is surreal—otherworldly lighting, sunken terraces, and a sense of floating through history. Altitude training is a must, but the reward is a dive so rare and spiritual, it feels more like time travel than exploration.