The best accommodations Northern Altiplano

At the top of the village, panorama of the two sides, cordillère and lake. Single and clean rooms, 20 BS per person without breakfast. Dinner for 25 BS.

El Emperador is a very pleasant hotel, with a small courtyard bathed by the rays of the sun, plants everywhere and small benches to enjoy the warmth of the afternoon. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are large, simple and comfortable. The bathrooms are common but well maintained, with hot water all day. It is one of the most pleasant hotels in Copacabana.

The hostel is located in the centre of Sajama National Park, south-west of La Paz. Écolodge has been made by communities investing in the project with regional materials, respecting traditional local architecture. From rooms with toilets, showers and hot water, you will have an extraordinary view of the Sajama volcano. The reception capacity is 25 people. Food served is typical national Andean and international.

Proposed activities. Excursions in the park, wildlife observations, discovery of colonial churches and archaeological sites, visits of geysers and medical hot springs, participation in the community's craft activities.

Local population. The Aymara community of Caripe, consisting of 33 families, manages the tourist activity alone.

A hotel without surprises but clean and friendly. Complete during the carnival, you really need to book in advance.

Less than the first ones, but if there is no room, will we have to do it right?

A small "tiwanaku" fountain welcomes guests and gives the "authentic" and family tone of the square. The rooms are very comfortable and comfortable. Some rooms overlook the lake. Common kitchen. Friendly welcome. A good address for small budgets.

This new hotel, on the beach, with red color and vaguely «gaudiennes» shapes, is one of the last born of Copacabana. All ten houses have views of the lake. They are vast and very well kept. In the small adjoining restaurant, a peña will be created… without disturbing the hosts. A good address (-10 % on presentation of the Petit Smart).

As his name indicates, we have a wonderful view of the mountains and valleys. The rooms without bathroom are simple. The whole is not very well maintained.

Next to Puerta del Sol hostel. A beautiful building with striking windows in the style of the Inca sites. All rooms have a private bathroom (USD 10 per person), but as everywhere in Yumani there are major water supply problems.

More tight budgets will be available at L INKA SAMA, near the Dit LIEU.

In a small passage, facing the wharf. Small basic rooms. Breakfast in the restaurant in addition.

It is possible to stay in the reserve to «La cabaña de alta montaña» with 4 rooms. This cabin is the first point of ascent to the Llicancahur volcano. 

Located in Sandillani in the heart of the Cotapata protected area, the typical rustic-style ecotourism hostel in the region has been built in wood, bamboo and other local materials. It consists of a large cabin that accommodates up to 2 people and cabins with two double rooms and bathroom. The restaurant is based on local food from Chairo and La Paz and brought down to the hostel.

Proposed activities. Several excursions are offered to discover the fauna and flora of the region while admiring the many vestiges of the Inca era. For the same excursion, the maximum group is 15 people. A guide accompanies a group of 12 people, beyond other guides.

Minimizing impact. Garbage is sorted according to their origin. Plastic bottles are made to Chairo for their final recycling.

Local population. The hostel belongs to the Community Ecotourism Association Urpuma consisting of 25 families from the Chairo community. Each family has a representative who participates in turn in the activity according to the theme for which he is qualified. 3 fixed persons and 11 guides work in the company; more people in the same community can be added to carry out the work of porting, additional aid or transport.

Écolodge is located in the southern part of the island of the Sun (Isla del Sol, the largest island in the lake) on Lake Titicaca, close to the Indigène indigenous community of the Estancia. La Estancia Hostel consists of 15 cabins with a total capacity of 33 people.

The catering served is composed of local and international menus. Meals are made up of fish caught in the region and products grown on Altiplano such as corn, quinua, papa, haba or tarwi.

Proposed activities. Hiking, bird sightings and discovery of Inca ruins and Aymar culture (interesting architectural works of the pre-Columbian period).

Minimizing impacts. In order not to affect the environment, Estancia has set up a waste recycling and waste sorting system. Organic solid waste is converted into compost, plastics and (inorganic) boxes are brought to the city of Copacabana and La Paz.

Treatment of residual waters is carried out three times, the last water being used for the gardens. Water is heated with solar energy.

Local population. The Estancia is a project that works only with the community of La Isla del Sol, from which its name originates. In a direct way, the hostel employs 2 people and up to 20 seasonal people, all native of the island and grouped into small businesses that sell their services (water, rental boots for lake excursions, kitchen supplies, etc.). The premises offer visitors the opportunity to discover their crafts and their music. A tax per visitor is paid to the local community.