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Bookmark & shareAn incongruous splash of sapphire amid the stark plains of the Altiplano.
Lake Titicaca, a remnant of an ancient inland sea, is deservedly awash with gushing clichés. Nestled between two hills and perched on the southern shore of the lake, Copacabana (Copa) is a small and enchanting town. The snow-topped peaks of the Cordillera Real complete the magical landscape.
Fast Facts
Population
330,000
Currency
Name: Boliviano
Code: BOB
Symbol: B$
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Quechua, Spanish, Aymara
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code
+591
Weights & Measures
Metric
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