Sehenswürdigkeiten in Copacabana

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This selection focuses on the sacred geography of Lake Titicaca, highlighting the historical sites of Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna. It features significant Tiwanaku and Inca archaeological remains, including the labyrinthine Chinkana complex and the Pilko Kaina palace. The list also incorporates elevated viewpoints like Mirador Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, providing panoramic perspectives of the Andean landscape, traditional agricultural terraces, and the world's highest navigable lake.

Isla del Sol

Rugged vehicle-free island featuring over 80 archaeological sites from the Inca and Tiwanaku civilizations. It is traditionally regarded as the birthplace of the first Inca, Manco Cápac.

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Palace of the Virgins of Sun

Iñaq Uyu, also called Aklla Wasi, is an archaeological site in Bolivia situated on the Isla de la Luna, an island of Lake Titicaca.

Mirador Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

Elevated viewpoint in Copacabana featuring a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, providing panoramic views of the town and the lake bay.

Pilko Kaina

Two-story Inca palace on the southern tip of Isla del Sol. The stone structure features characteristic trapezoidal doors and was commissioned by the Inca emperor Tupac Yupanqui.

Ruinas de Chinkana

Labyrinthine archaeological complex on the northern side of Isla del Sol. This stone maze is situated near the Sacred Rock, a site central to Inca creation mythology.