A Victorian-era iron steamship moored at the dock of the Sonesta Posadas del Inca hotel, about two kilometres along the lakeshore from the main harbour. The Yavari was built in Birmingham, shipped to Arica in 1862, dismantled, and carried piece by piece across the Andes on mule back. She was reassembled in Puno and launched in 1870, ran for over a century as a lake patrol and cargo boat, and was restored in the 1990s as a museum ship.
You can climb aboard and walk through the engine room, captain's quarters, and saloon. The original steam engine has been replaced with a Bolinder hot-bulb diesel — itself an unusual survivor. Entry is by donation; the volunteers running the project are happy to talk through the ship's history. A small but rewarding stop, especially for anyone interested in engineering or maritime history.