Isla Peñon

Lake Titicaca


Do as the locals do and make a weekend trip to this faux floating island. It's attached to a rocky outcrop with sweeping views, and the trout comes from right beneath your feet.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lake Titicaca attractions

1. Gruta de Lourdes

1.51 MILES

A cave that, for locals, evokes images of its respective French and Portuguese namesakes. It attracts devotees from across the border in Peru,…

2. Museo de Kusijata

1.71 MILES

A 3km walk northeast along the shoreline from the end of Calles Junín or Ballivián leads to the community of Kusijata, where there’s a former colonial…

3. Cerro Calvario

1.79 MILES

The summit can be reached in half an hour and is well worth the climb, especially for a view of the sunset. The trail begins near the church at the end of…

5. Museo del Poncho

2.04 MILES

A visit to Museo del Poncho will help you unravel the mysteries of the regional textiles. The exhibits, spread over two floors, give a clear insight into…

6. Museo Pacha Uta

2.09 MILES

A small museum by the tourist info center that's dedicated to the natural and human history of the lake.

7. Cathedral

2.12 MILES

The sparkling white mudéjar (Moorish–style) cathedral, with its domes and colorful azulejos (blue Portuguese-style ceramic tiles), dominates the town…

8. Museo de la Catedral

2.17 MILES

Copacabana's cathedral is a repository for both European and local religious art and Museo de la Catedral contains some interesting articles and offerings…