Lake Titicaca - Bolivia - page 164

The cathedral is a repository for both European and local religious art and the Museo
de la Catedral Offline map Google map (per person B$10, minimum 4) contains some inter-
esting articles - offerings from hopeful individuals. Unfortunately, the museum is open
only to groups of four or more (unless you're happy to pay) and you'll most probably
need to chase down a sister to arrange your visit.

Copacabana Beach
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While Bolivia's only public beach can't hold a candle to the better-known beach of the
same name in Rio de Janeiro, on weekends the festive atmosphere is a magnet for famil-
ies. You can take a pew at one of the many little eateries along (unfortunately) the drain-
ridden shore front, play foosball against the local talent and rent all manner of watercraft,
from paddleboat swans (B$10 per hour) and canoes (B$30 per hour) to small sailboats
(B$50 per hour). Also on offer are horseback rides (B$40 per hour), bicycles (B$10 per
hour, B$70 per day) and motorbikes (B$50 per hour).

BEACH

Cerro Calvario
The summit of Cerro Calvario can be reached in half an hour and is well worth the climb,
especially in the late afternoon to watch the sun set over the lake. The trail to the summit
begins near the church Offline map Google map at the end of Calle Destacamento and
climbs past the 14 Stations of the Cross.

LOOKOUT

Horca del Inca
(admission B$10) This odd gate is a fascinating pre-Inca astronomical observatory.
Perched on the hillside, it is surrounded by pierced rocks that permit the sun's rays to pass
through onto the lintel during the solstice of June 21, the Aymará New Year. Locals use
the event to predict everything from the expected rainfall to the crop yields. During this
time locals venture up before sunrise to celebrate. From near the end of Calle Murillo, a
signposted trail leads uphill to the site.

RUIN

RUIN

Cerro Kopakati
About 4km down the road from the Horca del Inca toward Kasani (near the turnoff to the
floating islands) lies Cerro Kopakati, a carved stone featuring pre-Inca ruins and picto-
graphs. The best known, though difficult to distinguish, is the Escudo de la Cultura
Chiripa , a unique icon attributed to the pre-Inca Chiripa culture.