Isla Del Sol
Isla Del Sol
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R4Le1
Island of Hawaii, HI12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Fast boat takes about 1.5 hours. High elevation bring a big hat and long sleeve shirt if sunny. No sun screen. Why? Because sun screen is bad for pachamama.
Written February 14, 2020
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Marianela J
Temuco, Chile50 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Isla del Sol is a beautiful place, especially to rest. I'm sorry I only stayed 2 nights.
There are 2 communities where you can stay, I stayed in the Yumani community (southern side of the island) in Utasawa hostel (beautiful view, excellent rooms, delicious breakfast and Jasmín's charming assistance, highly recommended). The boat service to the south port leaves in 2 schedules (30 bs), however, if you cannot leave at the established times there are boats leaving as they gather a number of passengers (this is what we did, 50 bs per person).
When I arrived on the island they charged me 10 Bs to enter (5 Bs for nationals), they have an interesting archaeological heritage to discover in both the south and the north. I walked from south to north and in the Challapampa community I took a boat to return to the south (300 bs, I assume it is negotiable).
On the south side there are several places to eat, in the north there are also restaurant services with reasonable prices.
I recommend staying for several days, enjoying the view and seeing the stars at night.
There are 2 communities where you can stay, I stayed in the Yumani community (southern side of the island) in Utasawa hostel (beautiful view, excellent rooms, delicious breakfast and Jasmín's charming assistance, highly recommended). The boat service to the south port leaves in 2 schedules (30 bs), however, if you cannot leave at the established times there are boats leaving as they gather a number of passengers (this is what we did, 50 bs per person).
When I arrived on the island they charged me 10 Bs to enter (5 Bs for nationals), they have an interesting archaeological heritage to discover in both the south and the north. I walked from south to north and in the Challapampa community I took a boat to return to the south (300 bs, I assume it is negotiable).
On the south side there are several places to eat, in the north there are also restaurant services with reasonable prices.
I recommend staying for several days, enjoying the view and seeing the stars at night.
Written February 18, 2024
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Travelbug291
Bribie Island, Australia922 contributions
Nov 2019
Reading some of the reviews it is very obvious you need to ensure you have a bona fide trip or tour booked. I travel mostly on my own but had a parent company Condor Travel to make all the arrangements. I traveled with a large contingent on a motorised Catamaran to the Isla del Sol or Island of the Sun. The legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. Not for the fainthearted to climb to the top. Very arduous. Marveled at the locals who traversed up and down the path many times per day bringing their goods up from the harbour. Some cafes along the way served great food. Had a superb meal of fresh trout at one. Stunning views from the top. Lots of great things to see, a well presented museum. Some great examples and history of the reed boats, and a blessing from a Shaman. Wouldn't have missed it for anything.
Written February 1, 2020
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Shelley C
Ireland8 contributions
Sep 2022
Wouldn’t recommend to do this, it’s a nice walk with some nice views, but you can get just as nice views from free hikes in Copacabana. Be prepared for very poor time keeping, from the boat, to the tour guide, to returning to Copacabana. Also be prepared to pay 10 bolivianos each for entering islands, entering “doorways” and just generally being on the island. The tour guide did not speak a word of English and despite speaking Spanish we found it difficult to figure out what time our boat was leaving as he was quite vague about the timing, and asked if we wanted to “stay with him” we nearly got stuck on the island for the night. Our phones also switched to Peru time while there, be careful you don’t miss the boat! The Inca ruins were quite beautiful and interesting to see, but did not make up for the overall experience.
Written September 19, 2022
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OFeliz
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile90 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
With my partner, we left Copacabana at 8:30 for Isla del Sol, Yumani, without hiring any tour. The boat takes 1h15 to make the 11km that separate the island from the sun of Copacabana, the one-way ticket cost us 30bs. We did the round of the island, which is 19km with 700 positive slope in about 3 hours. It is worth doing the full lap, I was fascinated with the beauty of the place. Do not forget blocker because the sun hits very hard at 4000 m high. At approx 13hrs we were already back to Yumani and asking in tickets, a Bolivian with a boat looking for people to bring back to Copacabana, charged us 40bs. I think it would be interesting to stay a night or two, because of the beautiful and quiet place.
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Written July 18, 2024
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Heather G
Park City, UT18 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
This was an incredible trek!! Catch the 8:30am boat from Copacabana, then get a private boat to Challabampa. From there hike north to the Incan ruins. You’ll need to pay a tax while walking to both the southern part of the island, and the northern part (keep your receipts). From there head south along the western ridge all the way to Yumani. The views will blow your mind!! Have lunch on the sun deck at one of the restaurants along the rim in Yumani, then hike through the village and down the stairs to the port. You should have more than enough time to catch the 4pm boat back to Copacabana.
Written September 30, 2024
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karen h
Warminster, PA13 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Well, I actually climbed this in October of 1993 . I drank and drank from it. I just turned 60 but look in my 40’s !! I attribute it to these magical waters.
Make sure when you travel to these high altitudes you get a scrip for Diamox. It will save you days of pure torture
Make sure when you travel to these high altitudes you get a scrip for Diamox. It will save you days of pure torture
Written October 25, 2023
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Mer C
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Nov 2021 • Couples
We took the ferry from Copacabana to Yumani (30 Bs) and walked to Challapampa all the way in the North. It wasn't a problem at all (Saturday afternoon), a local even told is that the conflict is over. The North has beautiful beaches and also a few hostels, even though you'll find nothing online. Just ask around, for example Fredy or Eva are renting rooms for one or more nights. We then took a regular ferry back from the North to Copacabana, but this one may only go on Sundays.
Written November 14, 2021
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Shirley L
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Sep 2023 • Family
Within the travel itinerary to Bolivia, in September/2023, Isla del Sol was included for everything it represents in the history of the Inca people. However, in all the blogs and content previously researched, there was not a single mention regarding the difficulty of getting around this location. Is beautiful? Yes. On the other hand, it is extremely difficult to access the accommodation, which is accessed on trails where poor animals (donkeys) travel, carrying tourists' luggage up the mountain.
Written October 8, 2023
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Giammatteo D
Province of Fermo, Italy14 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Island with fantastic views, from which we were able to appreciate enchanting sunrises and sunsets. We stayed in the Yumani village which can be reached by climbing the challenging steps of the Inca spring. The following day we trekked over 20km from the sun temple to the sacred rock and sacrifice altar
Written May 5, 2024
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Chegarei em Copacabana por volta de 11h, saindo de La Paz.
Queria ir no Cerro Calvario, em Copacabana, e ir na Isla del Sol. Minha intenção é pegar o ônibus pra Cusco no dia seguinte, que sai às 17h de Copacabana. Dá tempo? Consigo organizar isso com calma? Alguém sabe o horário do primeiro barco de Isla del Sol para Copacabana?
Written December 2, 2024
We'd like to ride on a reed boat/totora while visiting the lake. The only option I've found is a private tour that's approx $200/person and includes other aspects we're not interested in. Would just like the experience of riding in the reed boat. Someone has suggested this is an option in Isla del Sol, but can't seem to find any details.
Suggestions?
Written November 30, 2024
Oi Willian, tudo bem? Estou indo pra Bolivia agora em julho e tb pretendo ir a Isla del Sol. Vc sabe se tem barcos de Copacabana para a parte Norte da Ilha no período da tarde? Nao acho as informações sobre horários dos barcos. Pretendia chegar lá a tarde, dormir na parte Norte e bem cedo no outro dia tentar a travessia Norte-Su, indo embora pelo Sul no barco da tarde. Mas não sei se de tarde teria barcos pro Norte pra eu viabilizar esse roteiro.
Written July 4, 2024
Buena noche, alguien tiene conocimiento si se puede visitar la parte norte en este año 2022 o la visito sin problemas en esta temporada? Gracias
Written April 5, 2022
Bonjour et merci pour votre avis ! Est-ce possible de descendre au nord et de reprendre le bateau au sud en y allant à pied ? Ayant lu qu'il y avait des conflits entre nord et sud je me demande si c'est possible ? Merci beaucoup d'avance.
Written October 17, 2019
Je ne suis pas sûr que cela soit possible... il y a 2 mois, mon guide ne ma pas parlé de cette possibilité.
Written October 18, 2019
Does anybody know, on which website I can check out a schedule / time table of a boat service from Copacabana to Isla del Sol and back. Thanks for the help in advance.
Written October 6, 2019
I was there this year (June 2019) and all companies run the same schedule leaving at 8:30 am and 1:30 pm. Some can leave a little bit late 8:45-9:00 am waiting more passengers. On the way back it’s 3:00 pm and 4 pm. I would go for 3 pm since you can hike all the south part in 4 hours easily!
Written October 30, 2019
ciao, sono giuseppe ad ottobre vado in Bolivia, vorrei se fosse possibile avere informazioni sul viaggio di ritorno da Uyuni, Oruro,La Paz, saluti e grazie.
Written September 19, 2019
Ciao Giuseppe....scusa ma non ho capito bene.... intendi il viaggio che da uyuni ti porta a la Paz passando da Oruro?
Written September 20, 2019
Buongiorno mi chiamo Giuseppe, ad ottobre vado in Bolivia,vorrei se fosse possibile avere informazioni sul tipo di pagamento più in uso nel paese, ringrazio sin da ora a tutti quelli che mi risponderanno. Buona giornata.....
Written September 9, 2019
Buongiorno Gabriella, si paga in contanti. Qualcuno accetta carte di credito ma aggiungono sempre una commissione... buon viaggio.
Written September 10, 2019
How and where did you book the hydrofoil from Copacabana to Isla del sol?
Written July 15, 2019
Hi - same as Amanda R, I was with a group who did all the bookings for us so we did not have the stress!!
Good luck with the trip and hope that it works out
Written July 15, 2019
hola luis pablo,he leido tu comentario...voy a copacabana en julio,y quiero ir a la isla del sol...pero solo tengo 7 horas de margen del bus que va a cusco,,,si las lanchas tardan 2 horas en ir y 2 para volver...no me merece la pena ir y mas con lo que tu cuentas verdad?? gracias por el comentario y por contestar.
Written May 25, 2019
Hola, no creo que te de el tiempo para ir a la Isla del Sol, pero si quieres navegar un ratito por el lago Titicaca hay un pequeño paseo que puedes hacer a una isla a 20 minutos hecha con juncos. Hay un mirador muy lindo. También podes aprovechar para almorzar algo ahi, algún pescado fresco. Será un paseo de dos horas nomás. Sale desde la costa.
Written May 27, 2019
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