COPACABANA & SUN ISLAND (LAKE TITIKAKA)
CAT-COP/2D1N
2 days 1 night
INTRODUCING:
Copacabana has been a center of tourism and permanent pilgrimage, from before the beginning of the colony. Currently the center of attraction is called the statue of the Virgen Morena, carved by a native of noble lineage, called Tito Yupanqui in the year 1582.
It is not easy to describe the artistic excellence of the sculpture that someone looks at her carefully, awakes strong spiritual emotions.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Visit the emblematic and spiritual center and the dark Virgen de Copacabana.
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Sail on the highest navigable lake in the world, "Titikaka" 3.814 meters over the sea level.
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Visit the sacred Sun Island and its mysterious ruins as well of the Fountain of Eternal Youth.
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Visit the Island of the Moon and its ancient temple where at the time of the Inca Empire lived the chosen ones of the sun god.
PROGRAMME:
DAY 1: We leave La Paz, we travel in a northwest direction through the Altiplano, in the way will observe breathtaking views of the Cordillera Real and Lake Titikaka, after about three and a half hours journey, we will arrive at this landmark spiritual center, to be in one of the hotels of this pleasant town of Copacabana.
After lunch, on a boat, will sail in the waters of the highest navigable lake in the world 3.814 m.o.s.l. and in the southern part of the sacred Sun Island will visit two places: Yumani area where will find the spring that is famous and apparently guarantees Eternal Youth and Pilkokaina area where will find a mysterious Inca ruin. On the way we will have countless opportunities to photograph the surroundings also from the top of the island will take photos of the sunset.
Have a hostel night in the Sun Island. (L/D)
DAY 2: Option A: After breakfast will return to Copacabana to visit its imposing Cathedral showing us clearly the Moorish influence in its design, with painted limestone walls and multiple ornaments, decorated with tiles of a deep blue color, this temple was originally built by the religious order of the Augustinians to house the miraculous image of the Virgin of Copacabana, which boasts a native feature, dressed in sumptuous costumes finely embroidered with silver and gold and topped with a golden halo, the altar of solid gold image Andina is also notable, decorated with silver brought from the famous mines of Potosi and eighteenth century paintings invaluable decorate the interior of the church. Then will visit the market town and the street where you can find a variety of crafts.
Then will have a delicious lunch. After lunch we return to La Paz. Transfer to residence location. (B/L)
Option B: After breakfast will have a 5 hours walk approximately to the northern side of the island where will visit the Chinkana ruins, Sacred Rock, Sacrifices Altar, etc. that were part of the most important Ceremonial Center of Inca Culture.
Then will have a delicious lunch at Challapampa village from where will take a boat to return to Copacabana, once there immediately will return to La Paz to arrive around 21:30 hours. Transfer to residence location. (B/L)
INCLUDES IN PRIVATE SERVICE:
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One Night Accommodation ***
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Professional Tour Guide.
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Admission Fees.
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All meals during the stay.
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Private Tourist Transportation.
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Visit the Islands of the Sun and Moon in a private boat.
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INCLUDES IN CLASSICAL SERVICE:
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One Night Accommodation ***
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Professional Tour Guide.
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Admission Fees.
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Meals during the stay. (2 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast)
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Shared Tourist Transportation. (Option A)
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Shared Tourist Transportation to go and Public Transportation to return. (Option B)
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Transfer to residence location in La Paz. (Options A y B)
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Visit the Islands of the Sun and Moon in a private boat.
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INCLUDES IN SHARED SERVICE:
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One Night Accommodation ***
-
Professional Tour Guide.
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Admission Fees.
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Shared Tourist Transportation. (Option A)
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Shared Tourist Transportation to go and Public Transportation to return. (Option B)
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Transfer to residence location in La Paz. (Options A y B)
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Visit the south part of Island of the Sun in a shared boat.
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Meals during the stay. (2 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast)
