Main Attractions

* Visit some of the islands of Lake Titicaca. Each has its own unique character and many have Incan ruins.

* Rent a horse and go on the 5 hour ŽPeninsula CircuitŽ which takes you out onto the peninsula where you can catch breathtaking views of the lake. You will also go past inigenous villages and have the option to take an excursion to the Isla del Sol.

* Check out Intikala or El Tribunal del Inca where you can see idols sculpted in stone by the Incas and ruins of what archeologists believe to be a solar calender.

* See the patron saint of Bolivia, the Virgen de la Candelaria, at the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Copacabana. The building was built in 1550 then reconstructed in 1610 and 1651. It has a large collection of religious objects and is the destination of many a pilgrim coming to see the virgin.

When to go

Copacabana is located at a really high altitude so the weather is pretty cold. It usually stays between 9°C and -10°C.

How to get there

From La Paz or Puno take a tourist bus that you can arrange at a travel agency. They will pick you up at your hostel usually at 8am.

Visa information

Citizens of the E.U., Australia, and Canada do not need a visa to enter Bolivia. U.S. citizens however are required to pay $100 for their visa which is good for 5 years and allows 3 entries into the country a year.

Tipping

Tipping is not generally done in Bolivia except at very nice restaurants.