La Paz to Copacabana, Bolivia Experiences & Stories from a Backpacker

I have travelled this leg in both directions, it is a nice bus journey that includes crossing Lake Titicaca briefly, it takes up to 3hrs. The bus doesn't leave from the main terminal, it leaves from up the hill quite a bit, take a taxi there. The bus climbs out of La Paz, the

Bus on a barge in San Pedro de Tequina on route from Copacabana to La Paz.

view of the city is awesome, stopping a couple of times at the top of the rim to pick up more people, the main road out of the La Paz area is busy, dirty and polluted with vehicle fumes. Gradually getting into the country, about 60-70kms out of La Paz you will begin to see the lake and beautiful snow-capped mountains on the left hand side. Around 40 minutes later, the bus stops at the lake and drives onto a barge while the passengers head across on a boat to San Pedro de Tequina, it takes about 15 minutes, there is a small charge for the ride. There will probably be a beggar sitting right by the ticket booth too. In Tequina I saw a woman with a pet cat on a leash, funny. From there it is a matter of driving around the lake for a while, the views of the island are great, there are some little settlements on the shore. Within 45 minutes you will be winding down the road, passing many coca fields and arriving in Copacabana! View all photos in the La Paz to Copacabana Photoset.

Videos from La Paz to Copacabana, Bolivia:

Views of Lake Titicaca in Copacabana from Cerro Calvario Video	A Quartet of Buskers Play in La Paz Video	Walking Through Markets in La Paz Video	Protests and Scenes in the La Paz Streets Video
La Paz May Day Protests 2009 Video

My Hostel & Hotel Reviews for La Paz to Copacabana, Bolivia:
	Hotel Fuentes, La Paz, Bolivia (Oct 2008 - 1 night) - It was a nice place to stay in the witches market with a basic clean room and shared bathroom. The doorman didn't mind me wandering in and out all night, but he didn't allow me to bring my mates in. Recommended though.
	Loki Backpackers La Paz, La Paz, Bolivia (Apr 2008 - 7 nights, Aug 2008 - 5 nights, Apr 2009 - 2 nights) - It was good, it suits a group of people more than it suits solo people. They have nice food you can order from the bar and great meals each night for everyone at great prices. It is a great place to meet people and to have a party!
	Brisas del Titicaca, Copacabana, Bolivia (Apr 2009 - 1 night) - Had a nice room with a tiny bathroom overlooking the lake, bed was just ok, price was good. It is not much more expensive to stay by the lake than at the hostels in the area around the church at the back of Copacabana.
	Hostal Maya Inn, La Paz, Bolivia (May 2009 - 3 nights) - A great place to stay near the witches market, has restaurants, internet, money changer and laundry downstairs. Room has bathroom and tv. Good price.