Isla del Sol 2

Copacabana (Bolivia) and Isla del Sol

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July 12th 2010
Copacabana is congested with huge hotels, buses to and from Peru, and tour agencies offering trips to Isla del Sol. The cathedral is impressive, but there is little else to do but wait to go to the islands. Spend as little time as possible in Copacabana and spend at least one night on Isla del Sol, if not more. The ferry to the north end of Isla del Sol left at 8:30 AM and cost 15 Boliviano ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more