Copacabana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Bolivian town on the shore of Lake Titicaca
About Copacabana
Situated relatively close to the capital ofLa Paz, it's a popular resort destination for foreign travellers and locals. This is theoriginalCopacabana -- lending its name tothe beachinRio de Janeiro. The name is derived from the Aymarakota kawana, meaning "view of the lake", and the region was revered by the Inca even before the Spaniards built their chapel of the Virgin and turned it into a Catholic pilgrimage site. The town's central square isPlaza 2 de Febrero, and from thereAvenida 6 de Agostoslides down to the lakeside. It's packed with souvenir shops, hostels, and restaurants, largely catering to foreign tourists.Avenida Jareguione block north has a more local feel, with street markets and grocery stores.
Top Attractions in Copacabana
Explore the best things to see and do in Copacabana:
- ★Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana
- ★Cerro El Calvario
- ★Museo del Poncho
Where to Eat in Copacabana
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Bistrót
- 🍴Kota Kauhaña
Where to Stay in Copacabana
- 🏨Hostal Sonia
- 🏨Hotel Chasqui d'Oro
- 🏨Hotel La Cupula
- 🏨Hotel Rosario del Lago
- 🏨Hotel Wendy Mar
- 🏨La Leyenda
Copacabana Travel Guide Sections
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