Introducing Copacabana
Nestled between two hills and perched on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca, Copacabana (Copa), is a small, bright and enchanting town. It was for centuries the site of religious pilgrimages, and today local and visiting Peruvian pilgrims flock to its fiestas.
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Although it can appear a little tourist-ready, the town is a pleasant place to wander around. It has scenic walks along the lake and beyond, and is the launching pad for visiting Isla del Sol. With its many excellent cafés it makes a pleasant stopover between La Paz and Puno or Cuzco (Peru).
Last updated: Apr 1, 2009
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RE: Bolivia - Where to go?
by runwildrunfree 22 August 2011
La Paz is actually a pretty cool place to chill out. We liked hanging out at Witches' Market. Lake Titicaca (from Copacabana) is pretty…
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RE: From Arequipa to Copacabana & Bolivia Highlights
by PKilfoil 07 August 2011
Plenty of buses from Arequipa, but you'll almost certainly have to take a bus to Puno first, then one from Puno to Copacabana (or La Paz).…
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Re: Crossing the border from Puno to Bolivia?
by GoneForWords 04 August 2011
I've done the crossing twice now. Once right when the border was just closed and then again in early July. It is impossible to get there…
