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Lake titicaca very touristy?

I went to Bolivia many years ago, and I definitely plan to return. I missed Lake Titicaca last time, because it seemed a bit touristy. I can only imagine it's gotten moreso since? Is that true? And also, what are some of the places in Bolivia that are still off the beaten track? Anything to recommend? I'd love to do some trekking...

By Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) on Jun 15, 2008, 12:01 in Bolivia rocks.


durito says on Jun 24, 2008, 13:10:

It certainly can be, but that can be avoided.

Copacobana is full of tourists. If you go to the Lake you have to go to isla del sol and spend the night or two (or a week if you have the time). The side of the island where the boat will drop you off is full of tourists and cheap hotels ($2-3), but if you hike to the other side of the island there are a few places to stay and almost no tourists -- actually none while I was there a few years ago. I´ll see if I can find some names of places.

some pictures:

http://www.goandleaveyourmark.com/isladelsol.html

hoping to go back in the next couple of years

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Liam101 says on Jun 27, 2008, 08:11:

I went to Isla del Sol and the floating islands and was very disappointed. There's not many places I've regretted visiting but this was one of them. The leyend was better than the reality.

I think Bolivia must have some great places off the beaten track but regretably I didn't have enough time to explore.

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