Everything begins by the end of the 20th century when a man made a supposedly mad dream.
In 1995, Belgian-born Christian Nonis had already been living in South America for fifteen years. He knew this part of the world intimately, having crossed it countless times from East to West and from South to North. He had fallen deeply in love with the continent, with Peru, with its people, and even more so with Lake Titicaca and its surroundings. The great lake had completely enchanted him from the very first moment they met, so many years ago.
At that time, Christian Nonis loved exploring the fabulous region of Puno, uncovering the incredible treasures of a land still underestimated by many.
In 1995, during one of his many adventures, he discovered Charcas — a landscape of red sandstone outcrops sheltering small white-sand beaches. It was love at first sight. He knew instantly that this was where he wanted to build his home.
Over the years, he purchased the necessary plots of land, piece by piece, to realize his dream.
In 2002, construction began with the help of local residents. By 2003, the Castle was coming to life, becoming a reality. It was here that Christian chose to settle, as close as possible to the lake he loved so deeply.
From the very beginning, he was supported by Blas, a young man from the nearby community. Today considered his adopted son, Blas plays an active role in managing this spectacular place, born between sky and lake.
The Castle of Titicaca is located on a rocky promontory on the shores of the lake, in a property of more than 2 hectares of garden terraces and pink sand beaches, on the shores of Lake Titicaca, at the Beaches of Charcas, Titilaca - Plateria disctrict, Department of Puno.
By road: The trip, from the City of Puno, takes approximately 45 minutes and from Juliacas airport, it takes 90 minutes approximately, towards the South (Bolivia), passing through Chucuito (Km 19) and Plateria (Km29), from this point it’s possible to detour way east, towards the Beaches of Charcas.
There is also another possible route from Acora, detour way east, 12 km away from where the Castle is located.
By the lake: Also It is possible to get to the castle across the lake by means of private boats, previous coordination.
