Comments on: Visiting Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca, in Bolivia

By: Mohas

Mohas — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:03:59 +0000

Beautiful hill & beach…

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 17 May 2017 12:23:45 +0000

In reply to Nora. Thanks, Nora!

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 16 May 2017 22:41:38 +0000

In reply to Catherine.

Hi Catherine,
I don’t recall, but I suspect that yes, you can take a boat to the north part of the island quite easily.
Enjoy your trip!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 15 May 2017 22:25:58 +0000

Hi Nora,
Thanks for your helpful post. Do you recall whether there are any boats (smaller is fine) going from Yumani to north island once the bigger boats arrive into Yumani? Do you think they can be hired on the spot and leaving at a time that is convenient for us? I’d like to di a little bit of sightseeing / eating before heading to the north island.
Thanks!

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:48:36 +0000

In reply to SIssy.

Hi Sissy,
Yes, there is accommodation on the island, and if you’re interesting in spending more than a few hours on the island, I highly recommend staying there. There’s a link in the post to the place I stayed (Palla Khasa Eco-Lodge), which was delightful. Most accommodation on Isla del Sol is quite rustic, but lovely.

People advise staying away from Puno because there isn’t much to see in Puno, and from what I gather it’s a fairly dull (and dirty) city. Copacabana is a bit quirkier, and has lots of accommodation options; people either love it or hate it. It’s a bit “touristy”. But the best reason to stay at Copacabana is that it’s right on the lake, and it’s where you pick up the ferry to/from Isla del Sol. So if you are just doing a day trip to the island, it’s best you stay at Copacabana.

By: SIssy

SIssy — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 19:41:32 +0000

Hi Nora
We are trying to book a 2 nights/3 days tour to copacabana/isla del sol and hike it. How did you manage to stay on the island? are there hotels? or?

Please advise us if you have any recommendations. Why people say to avoid Puno and stay to Copacabana?

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 01:58:43 +0000

In reply to Andrea Haynes.

Hi Andrea,
Ooh, Hmm….You’re testing my memory. I don’t entirely recall, but I seem to remember there being a couple of ferries each day. They’re generally timed so that you can catch the buses departing from Copacabana. Sorry I can’t be of more concrete assistance on this one…

By: Andrea Haynes

Andrea Haynes — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 21:16:03 +0000

Hey Nora, do you know when the ferries return to Copacabana from Yumani and Challapampa?

By: Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:07:09 +0000

In reply to komal. Good luck, Komal. I hope you make it there! It's beautiful.

By: komal

komal — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:24:36 +0000

Beautiful post! I’ve been wanting to do this for quite awhile now. Hopefully next year!