TravelPod Member ReviewsLas Olas Copacabana
“Fabulous!”
marrensisters 1 contribution
Argentina
May 6, 2011
We loved our stayed here, beautiful location and luxurious apartment
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“Fan-fcken-tastic!”
teamjamesnshell 6 contributions
Darwin, Australia
May 3, 2011
Best most creative, secluded, wonderful hostel ever. Definitely stay here if you have the chance, book well in advance!! We couldnt get a booking but waited around till 2pm, the other reservation didnt show and bingo! It was well worth the wait even if its not guaranteed...
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Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at this HotelLas Olas Copacabana
Bless that Bus with a Bottle of Beer
Copacabana Our first introduction to Bolivia was in the beautiful town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Weekenders eating food from street stalls near the shore, paddle-boating, picnicking, religious ceremonies; it seemed like a very festive culture. One Sunday morning, we passed by the Cathedral in town, and witnessed a strange Bolivian custom or …
A 3949m high Holiday
Copacabana was going to be our last stop in Bolivia.
Hugo, a nice chap from Isle of Wight, came with us and alltogether we booked in the most inspiring hotel we stayed so far: Las Olas.
Las Olas is a quirky complex of architecturally interesting suites built on a hill on the shore of Lake Titicaca.
The one we stayed in the first night …
Lake Titica-ca-ca-ca
If you happen to enjoy a spot of 'Trivial Pursuits', you will be aware that Lake Titicaca straddles two South American countries and, at 4000 meters, is the highest navigable lake in the world. As a result of said facts, the tall fella and I felt that it was worthy of …
Taking a chill pill
Feeling the burn on our bodies after all the uncharacteristic trekking we went in search of some well deserved R&R. A six hour bus ride to Puno (semi cama), followed by a 3hr trip across the border gave us our first taste of Bolivia in the lake side town of Copacabana. We decided to 'splash out' and booked ourselves into hotel Las Olas over …
Copacabana and Isla Del Sol
Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Our trip from Sorata was a little complicated as we had to get dropped off in the middle of nowhere in the tiny town of Huarina and then try and flag another bus down on it's way to Copacabana. Easier said than done. We ended up on the side of the road for nearly 2 hours trying to hitch a ride in ANY vehicle …


