Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
stamp at the Peruvian
migración
.The scruffyPeruvian bordertownofDesaguadero hasbasic
accommodation, but it's better to move on immediately by bus to Puno (hourly; 3-4hr).
INFORMATION
Tourist information
There's a rudimentary tourist information office just off Plaza Sucre on
16 de Julio (Wed-Sun 8am-noon & 2-6pm; 7191 5544), but the tour agencies are better
placed to answer your questions.
ACCOMMODATION
Copacabana has an enormous number of places to stay. Most are simple
alojamientos
and
residenciales
catering for
pilgrims
, but recent years have seen a surge in smarter mid-range
and top end hotels aimed at tourists. Rooms fill up fast, and prices double or triple during the
main
fiestas
. All include breakfast unless stated otherwise.
La Aldea del Inca
San Antonio 02 8622452,
aldeadelinca.com
.
Off a steep and un-
promisinglyrubbish-strewnstreet,thishotelhasbeendesignedtolooklikeatraditionalIncan
village. The en-suite rooms though are refreshingly modern with bright furnishings and TV/
DVD players. There's a c
obbled
courtyard, and a garden overlooking the lake, plus a coffee
shop and laundry service.
Bs224
Ecolodge Copacabana
Av Costanera 02 8622500,
ecocopacabana.com
.
A 1.5km jour-
ney from the town centre along the beach road takes you to this peaceful lodge, which has
adobecabins (sleeping uptothreepeople)withthatched roofs,solarheating andprivate bath-
rooms. There are also a couple of suites w
ith ki
tchenet
tes (s
leeping up to five people) - plus
a restaurant and pleasant gardens. Cabins
Bs240
; suites
Bs270
Hostal Center
Av 6 de Agosto 02 8622230,
titicacabolivia.com
.
Overlooking Plaza
Sucre, this is probably the best of Copacabana's bargain-basement traveller haunts. Run by
the owner of
La Posta
, it has three floors o
f clea
n, modern, functional rooms with private
hot-water bathrooms and TVs. No breakfast.
Bs60
Hostal Colonial Del Lago
Av 6 de Agosto and Av 16 de Julio 02 8622270,
titic-
acabolivia.com
.
On the edge of Plaza Sucre, this late 1990s landmark is ageing fairly well.
The rooms are clean and bright, although views from the huge windows are blocked by a
red-brick mons
trosity
and noise can be an issue. There's a lovely patio, internet café and tour
agency on site.
Bs175
Hostal Emperador
Murillo 235 7125 8184.
Budget option with an enduring popularity
that'sdifficult tofathom, especially given the awful colour scheme andadilapidated signthat
suggests it closed down years ago. Inside you'll find clean, simple rooms (with or without
bathrooms) around a bare courtyard; those at the ba
ck ar
e slightly better. There's a rudiment-
ary kitchen and laundry facilities, but no breakfast.
Bs40
