On the ferry from Copacabaña to the Island of the Sun

There have been tensions between the north and the south of the Island

Yes, we are in Bolivia, at 3810m, at the beach!

Beware my head! (Entering the Chincana Labyrinth)

The path is reminiscent of Hadrians wall

Views of paradise as we sweat across the island

The only transport on the island is by donkey

From our habitación, a great view of the Andes, Illiampu (left, 6368m) and Ancohuma (highest, 6427m)

And another 5-star sunset at the little pizzeria!

Before going to sleep, repeat the 14 Inca emperors

Next morning at the local temple of the sun

Isla del Sol

November 16, 2025 in Bolivia ⋅ 🌬 14 °C

From Copacabaña, we take a gentle ferry to visit the Island of the Sun.
We sit on the boat roof, have a grand view and chat with a couple of tourists from Neuchâtel. ("Young tourists" would be appropriate, but then, everyone is young).

We land in Challapampa (see map), walk to the north point to an Inca temple, enjoy the views with great jubilation, and walk 9km under a diamond sun along the crest of the Island.

We painfully tumble down to the arranged hostal, where we discover a great view on the Andes -- that very view of the 6-thousanders that we have been scrutinising unsuccessfully for the last four days. Success can feel like a miracle, sometimes.Read more