Town in La Paz, Bolivia
Getting around Copacabana
How to get around Copacabana
Everything in town is walkable. Buses link Copacabana to La Paz and Peru; boats run to Isla del Sol from the lakefront.
Ways to get around Copacabana
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Boat to Isla del Sol | About Bs 25–50 one way | From the lakefront; 1.5–2 h to north or south, shorter by fast boat |
| Bus to La Paz | About Bs 30–60 | 3.5–4.5 h with a short ferry at Tiquina strait |
| Minibus to Peru border | About Bs 5–10 | 10 min to Kasani; onward buses to Puno |
Taxis in Copacabana
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Walk, or use cheap tuk-tuks and taxis for the hill. Hotels can arrange buses and boat tickets.
Arriving in Copacabana
Via La Paz (LPB)
Tourist bus from La Paz about Bs 30–60, 4 h (cross Tiquina strait by small ferry). No airport near Copacabana.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1949 International Driving Permit together with the home licence; police and rental firms ask for both.
- Onward travel in Bolivia: Long-distance buses link every city cheaply; pay extra for tourist-class companies with seatbelts and rested drivers. BoA flies between the main cities, saving long, blockade-prone road trips.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Copacabana?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Walk, or use cheap tuk-tuks and taxis for the hill. Hotels can arrange buses and boat tickets.
What's the best way to get around Copacabana?
Everything in town is walkable. Buses link Copacabana to La Paz and Peru; boats run to Isla del Sol from the lakefront.
How do I get from the airport to Copacabana?
Tourist bus from La Paz about Bs 30–60, 4 h (cross Tiquina strait by small ferry). No airport near Copacabana.
Is Copacabana walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Boliviana de Aviación (BoA)
- Mi Teleférico (La Paz–El Alto cable cars)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia
- Entel Bolivia
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