{"id":34238,"date":"2024-02-11T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=34238"},"modified":"2024-02-12T19:34:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:34:25","slug":"guide-to-lake-titicaca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/","title":{"rendered":"A Journey to Lake Titicaca&#8217;s Isla del Sol \u2013 is it worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Including Lake Titicaca in your Bolivia itinerary is a topic that often sparks varied opinions \u2013 and I\u2019ve heard them all while traveling through Bolivia, the second country on our South America trip. <em>\u201cThe journey is long. Is it worth it?\u201d<\/em>, <em>\u201cLake Titicaca is too touristy.\u201d<\/em>, <em>&#8220;What exactly is there to see?\u201d<\/em> were the most common questions. Despite these uncertainties, my decision to visit Isla del Sol was met with a resounding &#8220;yes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, the journey was filled with wild adventures, but we were rewarded with the tranquility and hospitality of a remote and picturesque island that made us feel like time traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca, olivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34360 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-3-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-3-560x374.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a08f0ae02e16\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a08f0ae02e16\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#3-reasons-why-isla-del-sol-is-worth-it\" >3 reasons why Isla del Sol is worth it<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#1-isla-del-sol-a-tranquil-haven\" >1. Isla del Sol: A Tranquil Haven<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#2-ecolodge-la-estancia-a-hidden-gem\" >2. Ecolodge La Estancia: A Hidden Gem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#rustic-cabins-with-locally-sourced-design\" >Rustic cabins with locally sourced design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#healthy-food-made-of-homegrown-ingredients\" >Healthy food made of homegrown ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#eco-efficient-architecture-sustainability-efforts\" >Eco-efficient architecture &amp; sustainability efforts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#socio-economic-model\" >Socio-economic model<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#3-exploring-isla-del-sol-an-unforgettable-adventure\" >3. Exploring Isla del Sol: An Unforgettable Adventure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#best-time-to-travel-to-lake-titicaca\" >Best time to travel to Lake Titicaca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#getting-to-isla-del-sol-from-la-paz-bolivia\" >Getting to Isla del Sol from La Paz, Bolivia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-isla-del-sol\" >How long does it take to get to Isla del Sol?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#arriving-on-isla-del-sol\" >Arriving on Isla del Sol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#our-itinerary-to-isla-del-sol-lake-titicaca\" >Our itinerary to Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/bolivia\/guide-to-lake-titicaca\/#is-the-journey-to-lake-titicacas-isla-del-sol-worth-it\" >Is the journey to Lake Titicaca&#8217;s Isla del Sol worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-reasons-why-isla-del-sol-is-worth-it\"><\/span>3 reasons why Isla del Sol is worth it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-isla-del-sol-a-tranquil-haven\"><\/span>1. Isla del Sol: A Tranquil Haven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Isla del Sol is nestled in the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,812 meters (12,507 feet) above sea level. Therefore, the journey to Isla del Sol is a little wild and a bit exhausting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isla del Sol is also vehicle-free, which makes getting around a bit more difficult and slower compared to what we are used to. On the other hand, not hearing any motor noise at all for a couple of days is so calming. It\u2019s hard to express what a difference this makes because we are not used to this at all. But on Isla del Sol, the clocks are ticking slower, and it feels so good to unwind, especially after exploring a hectic city like La Paz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAKNAQMAAABx\/8IJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgwdHkAAc7CT7QAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Isla del Sol vehicle-free island on Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34324 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-5-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-5-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-5-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-5-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-5-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-5.jpg 1200w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, deciding to stay for at least two days on Isla del Sol proved wise. The island&#8217;s remote charm and slow-paced lifestyle were exactly what we needed after experiencing the bustling energy of La Paz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-ecolodge-la-estancia-a-hidden-gem\"><\/span>2. Ecolodge La Estancia: A Hidden Gem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our accommodation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolodge-laketiticaca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecolodge La Estancia<\/a> turned out to be a hidden gem on Isla del Sol, amplifying the tranquility and hospitality we were greeted upon arrival. Located in the Southern part of the Isla del Sol the ecolodge overlooks ancient Inca terraces, the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca, and the Anden mountains are visible in the distance. The location itself, a bit off the main village Yumani makes this lodge a peaceful place to stay. But there is more that makes Ecolodge Estancia unique and worth staying at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ecolodge La Estancia Isla del Sol Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34258 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Aerial-View-6-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Aerial-View-6-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Aerial-View-6-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Aerial-View-6-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Aerial-View-6-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Aerial-View-6.jpg 1200w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">15 cottages built on pre-Inca terraces overlooking Lake Titicaca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rustic-cabins-with-locally-sourced-design\"><\/span>Rustic cabins with locally sourced design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolodge-laketiticaca.com\/cabanas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecolodge Estancia<\/a> runs 15 bungalow-like houses nestled on restored pre-Inca agricultural terraces at 4,010 meters above sea level. The lodge is located outside the community of La Estancia, very remote, overlooking Lake Titicaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ecolodge La Estancia overlloking Lake Titicaca, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34250 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-4-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-4-560x374.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We stayed in a spacious cottage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecolodge-laketiticaca.com\/cabanas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Double Queen Room)<\/a> with a king bed and a private bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Spacious Double Queen Room at Ecolodge La Estancia, Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34280 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-3.jpg 1200w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our Double Queen Room with private bathroom and king bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From our room and a little front patio with a bench, we had spectacular views of Lake Titicaca and the Andes Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  data-id=\"34290\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Anden mountains from Ecolodge La Estancia, Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34290 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-2.jpg 1200w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Andean Mountains from our room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  data-id=\"34286\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Sunset at Ecolodge La Estancia, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34286 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-7-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-7-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-7-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-7.jpg 1200w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying the sunset from our front patio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All cabins were built by members of the community using noble materials with low environmental impact such as adobe. And the best part: Breakfast and dinner are included in your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"healthy-food-made-of-homegrown-ingredients\"><\/span>Healthy food made of homegrown ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The lodge&#8217;s commitment to healthy food with homegrown ingredients truly expressed the culinary richness of the Andes. Not only is Ecolodge La Estancia nestled amid native plants and herbs. Breakfast and dinner are freshly prepared and included in your stay! Herbs to brew your mate tea are available throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  data-id=\"34264\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Breakfast at Ecolodge La Estancia, Isla del Sol, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34264 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Breakfast-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Breakfast-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Breakfast-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Breakfast-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Breakfast-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Breakfast-2.jpg 1200w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sipping a cup of mate tea while overlooking Lake Titicaca makes each cup taste even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34274\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Freshly brewed mate tea with herbs from Isla del Sol\"  class=\"wp-image-34274 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-2-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-2-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-2-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"767\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34276\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Sipping Mate while overlooking Lake Titicaca from Ecolodge La Estancia\"  class=\"wp-image-34276 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-3.jpg 767w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-3-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-3-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-3-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The inclusivity of freshly prepared meals, of course, added to the overall experience. You could tell everything was prepared fresh and with lots of love. For us it was the most delicious food we had on our trip so far &#8211; soul food the Bolivian way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  data-id=\"34268\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dinner at Ecolodge La Estancia\"  class=\"wp-image-34268 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-1.jpg 1200w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  data-id=\"34272\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Dinner at Ecolodge La Estancia\"  class=\"wp-image-34272 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Dinner-3.jpg 1200w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason why the food tasted so delicious is that Ecolodge La Estancia\u2019s own garden is filled with native plants and trees. In the ecological greenhouse, they produce organic food and herbs used for the restaurant\u2019s menu. The menu is 100% ecological: All food and beverages are natural, without additives or preservatives. If possible, food items are purchased from small local producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ecolodge La Estancia, Isla del Sol, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34278 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Mate-4-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eco-efficient-architecture-sustainability-efforts\"><\/span>Eco-efficient architecture &amp; sustainability efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecolodge La Estancia\u2019s cottages are all built from local materials like adobe (mud bricks), straw and stone to ensure low environmental impact while maintaining Andean architectural traditions. This way, Ecolodge  La Estancia coexists harmoniously within its surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ecolodge La Estancia on Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34248 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-2-560x374.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmentally friendly elements such as black stone floors for example absorb heat while the solar system achieves pleasant temperatures in cottages and make sure guests get to enjoy the comfort of a hot shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"769\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34284\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ecolodge La Estancia\"  class=\"wp-image-34284 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-6.jpg 769w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-6-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-6-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-6-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34282\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ecolodge La Estancia room\"  class=\"wp-image-34282 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-5-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-5-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-Room-5-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Soap and shampoo produced with natural ingredients are provided in environmentally friendly big containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Ecolodge La Estancia strives to reduce plastic waste generated from bottled beverages. This is the reason why you\u2019ll find a bottle of drinking water in your room as well as purified water jugs placed throughout the property to refill your bottle. In addition, the filter system allows the reuse of water in the lodge\u2019s garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"socio-economic-model\"><\/span>Socio-economic model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecolodge La Estancia\u2019s goal isn\u2019t only to satisfy their guests\u2019 needs but also to serve their community. The lodge provides permanent and subcontracted employment opportunities for people of different communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34318\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwAAAAQAAQMAAABs6KxDAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHwbhA8AAXtV0jMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Indigenous woman living on Isla del Sol, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34318 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-1-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-1-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-1-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34326\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwAAAAQAAQMAAABs6KxDAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHwbhA8AAXtV0jMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Indigenous on sla del Sol, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34326 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-6-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-6-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Indigenous-6-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The owners are also committed to fair and respectful treatment of pack animals (llamas and donkeys), which transport groceries, materials, and luggage to and from the lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Isla del Sol, vehicle-free Island on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34294 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-View-4.jpg 1200w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a guest, you get the chance to connect with Aymara communities on the island. Read more under Things to do below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-exploring-isla-del-sol-an-unforgettable-adventure\"><\/span>3. Exploring Isla del Sol: An Unforgettable Adventure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Ecolodge La Estancia, it\u2019s easy to explore the southern part of Isla del Sol. Wandering around on foot reveals a unique blend of nature and local life \u2013 from donkeys carrying goods to spotting llamas grazing in the distance. The town center offered surprising views, making us feel like we were in a remote South American haven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Donkey grazing  on Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34336 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-4-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-4-560x374.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Isla del Sol, over 80 ruins can be found sprawled across the rugged 70 sq km. All ruins are remnants of the Inca civilization that lived there in the 15th century AD. Today, approximately 800 indigenous families still live in small villages dispersed throughout the island, and you\u2019ll get in contact with them when exploring the island on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34340\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwAAAAQAAQMAAABs6KxDAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHwbhA8AAXtV0jMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-34340 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-6.jpg\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"771\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34368\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwMAAAQAAQMAAACH3xdAAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHdJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB8GogPAAEoaA\/tAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Exploring Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34368 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-16.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-16.jpg 771w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-16-181x240.jpg 181w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-16-320x425.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Mirador-Pallakasa-16-560x744.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34350\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwAAAAQAAQMAAABs6KxDAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHwbhA8AAXtV0jMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Llamas on Isla del SOl, Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34350 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-15.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-15.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-15-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-15-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-15-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my blog post 10 Things to do on Isla del Sol for details (coming soon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-time-to-travel-to-lake-titicaca\"><\/span>Best time to travel to Lake Titicaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>April through October is known as the best time to travel to Lake Titicaca. You can expect less rain and clear skies. Most visitors travel to Lake Titicaca in July and August, so expect more crowds on buses, boats and accommodation booking fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d always recommend considering the shoulder season as a good time as well. We traveled to Bolivia in November and got lucky with mild temperatures and clear skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-to-isla-del-sol-from-la-paz-bolivia\"><\/span>Getting to Isla del Sol from La Paz, Bolivia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embarking on the journey from La Paz to Isla del Sol required a well-planned route, and I have added our itinerary for reference below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-isla-del-sol\"><\/span>How long does it take to get to Isla del Sol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling to Isla del Sol from La Paz is a day-long journey. It takes another day to return. Consider that the boat doesn&#8217;t leave immediately after you arrive by bus. You will need to wait in between, which gives you time for a break and lunch, which is nice but also adds time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  data-id=\"34376\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAMAAQMAAACAdIdOAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8Ggw8AAeUA3VQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Copacabana, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34376 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-2-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walking from bus stop to port in Copacabana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  data-id=\"34380\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAMAAQMAAACAdIdOAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8Ggw8AAeUA3VQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lunch break at Copacabana, Bolivia while waiting for boat to Isla del Sol\"  class=\"wp-image-34380 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-6-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-6-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lunch break at Copacabana while waiting for the boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From La Paz, take the bus to Copacabana, located at the lakeshore of Titicaca. The bus ride takes 4 hours, including a 15-minute ferry transfer at San Pedro de Tiquina, where you need to get out of the bus and take a small speed boat to the other side while your bus gets carried to the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"770\"  data-id=\"34384\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAMCAQMAAADNvCZFAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALwbhBEAAXwFQv0AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"San Pedro de Tiquina, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34384 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-2-800x602.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-2-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll need to get out of the bus for crossing the Strait of Tiquina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  data-id=\"34390\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAMAAQMAAACAdIdOAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8Ggw8AAeUA3VQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Bus ferry San Pedro de Tiquina, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34390 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-7.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-7-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-7-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-7-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glad we are only watching our bus getting carried across the lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ferry ticket is 2 Bolivianos per person. On the other side, you board the bus again and continue your trip to Copacabana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34388\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAzMAAAQAAQMAAADvLJV4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAH5JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADAhwGgDwABzMrXgAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Indigenous at San Pedro de Tiquina, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34388 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-6.jpg 819w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-6-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-6-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-6-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-6-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"768\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34382\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwAAAAQAAQMAAABs6KxDAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHwbhA8AAXtV0jMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Boat tickets to Lake Titicaca, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34382 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-1-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-1-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-1-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"770\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"34386\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwIAAAQAAQMAAABoHXx+AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHdJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB8GogPAAEoaA\/tAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Inca statue at San Pedro de Tiquina, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34386 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-3.jpg 770w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-3-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-3-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-San-Pedro-de-Tiquina-3-560x745.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Various bus companies travel between La Paz and Copacabana from the main bus terminal in La Paz. I\u2019d recommend buying your ticket in advance. We went with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsbolivia.com\/company\/vicuna-travel.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vicu\u00f1a Travel <\/a>and bought our tickets online via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsbolivia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TicketsBolivia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Copacabana you need to take the boat to Yumani in the south of Isla del Sol. We paid 30 Bolivianos per person one way, and the ride took 1.5 hours (longer than we had expected).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"arriving-on-isla-del-sol\"><\/span>Arriving on Isla del Sol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the small jetty, take the Inca Stairs uphill along the Fountain of the Inca (don&#8217;t drink this water),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  data-id=\"34378\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAMAAQMAAACAdIdOAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8Ggw8AAeUA3VQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Boat tickets from Copacabana to Isla del SOl\"  class=\"wp-image-34378 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Copacabana-4.jpg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ticket both at Copacabana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  data-id=\"34372\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Port of Yumani, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34372 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Yumani-Port-2.jpg\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Port of Yumani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a 25-minute steep incline followed by another 20-minute walk until you reach Ecolodge La Estancia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  data-id=\"34314\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Inca Stairs Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca\"  class=\"wp-image-34314 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Inca-Stairs-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Inca-Stairs-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Inca-Stairs-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Inca-Stairs-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-Inca-Stairs-2-560x374.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&#8217;ll need to climb 200 steps to reach the village of Yumani from the jetty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  data-id=\"34395\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Luggage getting carried by donkeys and llamas on Isla del Sol, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34395 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-7.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-7-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Isla-del-Sol-La-Estancia-7-560x374.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donkeys carrying luggage to and from the port.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Donkeys will carry your luggage. Nonetheless, don\u2019t underestimate the steep incline. Hiking at such a high altitude is much more strenuous than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our-itinerary-to-isla-del-sol-lake-titicaca\"><\/span>Our itinerary to Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arriving:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-default wp-block-list\">\n<li>7:30 am &#8211; 11:30 am: Bus from La Paz to Copacabana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30 pm &#8211; 3 pm: Boat from Copacabana to Isla de Sol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk to your accommodation: 30 min to 1 hour, depending on the location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 pm: Arrival at Ecolodge La Estancia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Returning:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 am: Breakfast at Ecolodge La Estancia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 am: Leave Ecolodge La Estancia &#8211; your luggage might need to be ready earlier if you want it to be carried down by donkey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk to Yumani Port via Inca Stairs, and buy your boat ticket at the jetty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:30 am &#8211; 12 pm: Boat from Isla de Sol to Copacabana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30 pm &#8211; 5:30 pm: Bus from Copacabana to La Paz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From La Paz we continued our trip to the South of Bolivia and took the night bus to Uyuni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-the-journey-to-lake-titicacas-isla-del-sol-worth-it\"><\/span>Is the journey to Lake Titicaca&#8217;s Isla del Sol worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling to Isla del Sol and staying at Ecolodge La Estancia was worth every moment. Plan for at least two nights; if you seek relaxation and exploration, consider extending your stay to three nights. Don&#8217;t underestimate the altitude and allow your body time to acclimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Ecolodge La Estancia, Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia\"  class=\"wp-image-34246 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bolivia-Lake-Titicaca-Ecolodge-La-Estancia-1.jpg 1200w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a trip to Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca? Check out my blog post covering 10 Things to do on Isla del Sol (coming soon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/bolivia\/\">Bolivia<\/a> and traveled to Lake Titicaca? Did you find this article helpful, have suggestions, feedback, or recommendations? <strong>Leave me a comment<\/strong> and <strong>share this article<\/strong> with your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>LIKE IT? 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