Copacabana is the main Bolivian town on
the shore of Lake Titicaca. The town has a large 16th-century
shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana. Our Lady of
Copacabana is the patron saint of Bolivia. The town is a
destination for tourism in Bolivia. The town is also known for
its famous Basilica, home of the Virgin of Copacabana, its trout,
and its quaint atmosphere. Built between Mount Calvario and Mount
Niņo Calvario, the town has approximately 6,000 inhabitants.
Copacabana's religious celebrations, cultural patrimony, and
traditional festivals are well known throughout Bolivia. Boats
leave for Isla del Sol, the sacred Inca island from Copacabana.
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