Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hostal Sonia $
( 862-2019; hostalsoniacopacabana@gmail.com; Murillo 256; s/d B$40/70; )
This lively spot has bright and cheery rooms, great views from the upstairs rooms and a
top-floor terrace, making it one of the top budget bets in town.
HOTEL
Eating & Drinking
Tourist-focused restaurants line the bottom block of Calle 6 de Agosto, but varied and ex-
citing food is not a feature of Copacabana. The local specialty is
trucha
(trout) farmed on
Lake Titicaca. Competitive stalls along the beachfront serve it in every style. On a cold
morning, head to the market for a cup of
api
- a hot, sweet, purple-corn drink.
La Orilla $$
( 862 2267; 6 de Agosto; mains B$25-45; 4pm-9:30pm Mon-Sat; )
A cozy
maritime-themed restaurant with fresh, crunchy, from-the-vine vegetables, crispy and su-
per savory pizzas, and interesting trout creations that incorporate spinach and bacon
(mmm, bacon).
INTERNATIONAL
La Cúpula Restaurant $$
(
www.hotelcupula.com
;
Michel Pérez 1-3; mains B$20-50; closed lunch Tue; )
The
inventive use of local ingredients includes tasty vegetarian lasagna, and there's plenty for
carnivores, too. Cheese fondue with authentic Gruyère cheese is to die for. The glassy sur-
roundings maximize the fabulous view of the lake.
INTERNATIONAL
Kota Kahuaña $$
( 862-2141; Paredes at Costañera; mains B$25-55)
This hotel restaurant has excellent
views, great service and well-prepared international dishes. Stuffed trout, an excellent
salad bar, satisfying main courses and Bolivian wines ensure a fine-dining experience.
INTERNATIONAL
Pueblo El Viejo $$
(6 de Agosto 684; mains B$35-50)
Readers love this rustic, cozy and chilled cafe-bar, with
its ethnic decor and laid-back atmosphere. It serves up a good burger and pizza and is
open until late. Service can be quite slow, plan on being here awhile.
INTERNATIONAL
Pensión Aransaya $
BOLIVIAN
