Destinations-Copacabana
Copacabana is a small town situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca, about 4 hours by bus north-west of La Paz. Many travelers stop off in Copacabana for a day or two since it lies on the main tourist route between Bolivia and Peru. The frontier is only an hour away by bus and approximately 4 hours from Puno in Peru. The town is famous for its ornate Moorish-style Cathedral. Built in the 17 th century, the cathedral is home to the 16 th century Virgen de Candelaria also known as the Dark Virgin of the Lake, who is attributed to working many miracles. She is Bolivia 's Patron Saint and an object of worship throughout the Andes. Copacabana is also the stopping off point for trips to the Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun) and the Isla de la Luna (Island of the Moon), details of which are given below.
- ACCESS ROUTES
One can reach Copacabana only by land. From La Paz to Copacabana, it is about 3 to 4 hours and form Copacabana to Puno about the same. - ACCOMMODATION
The best hotel in Copacabana is the 3 star Hotel Rosario del Lago. Overall accommodation is fairly limited and the tourist class hotels have a very basic infrastructure. - WHEN TO GO
One can visit Copacabana all year round.
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Excursions
Visiting Lake Titicaca with both the island of the sun and island of the moon is popular with most clients. The Catamarans, operated by Transturin, are cruise ships equipped with large panoramic windows, a special library, bar and a dining room.Thanks to its outdoor decks, passengers can appreciate the mountain range and take pictures or just have a relaxing time. A buffet lunch on board is always included.
For the day / night cruise, two catamarans offer cozy lake view cabins, equipped with bath and shower, central heating, a ventilation system, room service, background music and an intercom system. The program includes a complete visit to the exclusive Inti Wata Cultural Complex.
The Hydrofoils are operated by Crillon Tours. Every hydrofoil is equipped with panoramic cabins and a bar. For the overnight there two options available, the Inca Utama Hotel & Spa (5 Star) at the port of Huatajata, and Hotel Posada The Inca Utama, a 65 rooms hotel located on one of the most panoramic shores of the lake. The latter offers two panoramic restaurants, the Kallawaya Natural Spa (with millenaries treatments for stress and Cosmetology), the Andean Roots Cultural Complex and the Andean Eco Village. A cultural experience and a close encounter to the Andean world can be thus enjoyed at the hotel.
- Included: Transport and English speaking guide.
- Time: 5 hours.
- Type: This tour can be booked as a private or a service.
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