My ItineraryHostel Copacabana - HI 'Inca Pacha' Isla del Sol - Lago Titicaca
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Copacabana - HI 'Inca Pacha' Isla del Sol - Lago Titicaca
comunidad yumani a
1 Km. del Puerto Sur
Copacabana
Bolivia
Tel. +591 2-249 2043 - cel 72520009
hostellingbolivia@yahoo.com
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Copacabana - HI 'Inca Pacha' Isla del Sol - Lago Titicaca
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31 Jul 2011 Anja, Netherlands
This is à VERY old and cold hostal. Curtains fall almost down, beds are worn out, not enough blankets, no heater, no running water in the beginning later only COLD water! On top of that they sold boattickets (illegal), this caused us LOTS of problems at the boat to Copacobana! Most certainly not à place to recommend. TOO expensive for what you get....
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08 Jul 2011 Brenna, New Zealand
The toilets leak and there are no locks on the bathroom doors
Hostel Overview
Hostelling International Bolivia presents the new HI-Hostel “Inka Pacha”, located in the sacred Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun) in the Titicaca Lake. A bit over an hour from Copacabana to South Port by boat.After a 30min climb to the famous Inca Stairs from the South Port, you get to HI-Hostel INKA PACHA. Come and enjoy the superb views and the delicious food in our new hostel, entirely built according to ecological concerns.
The hostel offers a number of different well-kept rooms, including dormitory, matrimonial, double and family rooms (with and without private bathroom), most of which offer a stunning panorama view over the Titicaca Lake and Real Mountain Range.
Don Martín and his family serve breakfast; lunch and dinner (try “Trout a la Romana”, fresh from the lake!) and offer you interesting trips to the Incas’ nearby Temple of the Sun, the Island of the Moon and the island’s northern part where you can find the mystic “Head of the Puma”. You can also buy ferry tickets to Copacabana in the hostel .
HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL BOLIVIA RECOMMENDS:
Bring only little luggage when you come to the island, the way up the Inca stairs with heavy backpacks and suitcases is pretty tiring, especially when you haven’t got used to the height yet!
There are no banking facilities on the island, so make sure you bring enough money (and change!).
Don’t get mislead by the ‘tourist hunting’ boys at the port! The boys play truant to earn commissions leading tourists to other hostels – don’t support them neglecting their education! From the South Port you just have to walk up to the Inca stairs, going past the fountain, to the little village “Yucumani”, you can’t miss the hostel!
HOSTEL CONDITIONS:
A new building on the island's most beautiful spot - just above the Inca Virgins Stairs and the Inca Fountain!
Amazing sunrise view over the Lake Titicaca and the snow peaked Andes from your hostel rooms.
DIRECTIONS TO HOSTEL:
By bus from La Paz (Bolivia) or Puno(Peru) daily to Copacabana - then by boat 1,5 hours to the South Port of Sun Island - and just up the stairs!
LOCATED NEAR:
Located near the South Port in the village of Yucumani - lovely trekking to all Inca sites, ruins and museums - boat trip to Moon Island.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
07.00 - 22.00
Opening times (over the year):
all year
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | One hour by boat acroos Lake Titicaca from the bus stop in Copacabana |
| Sea port: | To the SOUTH PORT from Copacabana - 1 hour by boat |
| Location: | Yumani Community, in Sol Island, Titicaca Lake |
| Airport: | 150 km La Paz - El Alto |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Historical sites nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Mountainous/hilly area |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Copacabana - HI 'Inca Pacha' Isla del Sol - Lago Titicaca |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Meals available |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |