The Village of Copacabana combines various points of interest, which attracs both local as well as international tourism. Bolivian tourists come from all over the country in devotion to the famous virgin and to have their cars blessed in front of the impressive church of Copacabana.

The international tourists mainly come to see Lake Titicaca with it´s "Islands of the Sun and the Moon" and to enjoy hikes to surrounding areas.

About Copacabana

The Aymara word "cota cawuaña", which means " to overlook the lake", was transformed to Copacabana by the Spaniards.With the splendid views you get over Lake Titicaca, the name of the village could not have been choosen better.

The village of Copacabana offers you the opportunity to visit the "Church", the ruins "Asientos del Inca" (Inca Seats), the hill "Calvario" and the "Horca del Inca" (Astronomic Observatory) all within half an hours walk.

ISLAND OF THE SUN:

One of the most important tourist attractions is without doubt the island of the sun "Isla del Sol".

The international tourists mainly come to see Lake Titicaca with it´s "Islands of the Sun and the Moon" and to enjoy hikes to surrounding areas.

The island "Isla del Sol"

The biggest island of Lake Titicaca is the island of the sun.

In Challapampa - the village to the north you can visit:

· Museum
· Labyrinth ruins
· Sacred table for sacrifices
· Stone caves to shelter the sun and moon
· Legend of the footprints of the sun

In Yumani - the village to the south you can visit:

· Temple Pilkokaina
· 1000 Inca steps
· Small water springs " Fuente del Inca ".

We recommend making the walk of 4 hours from north to south of the "Sun-Island", leaving Copacabana at 8:30 with the boat and returning at 17.30, skipping the small "Island of the Moon" ( with its temple), in order to better enjoy the landscape of the "Sun-Island".