Travel Reference
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(6 de Agosto 121; almuerzo B$15, mains B$25-40; lunch)
Friendly local favorite for a
cold beer and trout with all the trimmings. It's very traditional and popular with the locals.
BAR
Waykys
(16 de Julio, at Busch)
A warm den with cozy corners, graffiti-covered walls and ceilings
(add yours), a billiards table, book exchange and a varying range of music.
Nemos Bar
(6 de Agosto 684)
This dimly lit, late-night hangout is a popular place for a tipple.
BAR
Information
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Beware illegal minibuses and taxis offering service between Copacabana and La Paz: ex-
press kidnappings have been reported. Travelers are encouraged to take the formal tourist
buses (or the larger buses) and travel by day.
During festivals stand far back from fireworks displays and be wary of light-fingered
revelers.
MEDICAL SERVICES
There is a basic hospital on the southern outskirts of town. For serious situations head
straight to La Paz.
MONEY
Shops on Calle 6 de Agosto exchange foreign currency (dollars preferred).
Banco Bisa
ATM
(6 de Agosto & Pando) works only sometimes.
POST
Post office
( 8:30am-noon & 2:30-4pm Tue-Sun)
On the north side of Plaza 2 de
Febrero, but often closed or unattended.
TELEPHONE
Offices are dotted along 6 de Agosto and around town.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Centro de Información TurÃstica
(16 de Julio, nr Plaza Sucre; 9am-1pm, 2-6pm
Wed-Sun)
There is a helpful English-speaking attendant, although only rudimentary in-
formation is available.
