Come to see an unique hydrologic system, its water stays between the two branches of the Andes Range, and Lake Titicaca big mass size has a thermoregulatory effect in the surrounding area, avoiding two of the main problems of the highlands in agriculture: freezing and drought. Key natural reason for the development of the local cultures in agriculture, with outstanding techniques in use until present times, like the terraces, water raised fields and artificial lagoons.
Our programs cover most of the areas, like cultural, adventure and ecotourism, each showing the beauty and richness of Lake Titicaca, and the cultural legacy with its pre-Columbian, colonial and cultural treasures.
Explore the Island of the Sun, with the support of Ecolodge "La Estancia". It is important to highlight that the operations are done in a sustainable way and that we work together with the local communities, a basic aspect to guarantee the sustainability of the product as well as the area.

ECOLODGE “LA ESTANCIA”

An amazing spot located in the southern part of the Island of the Sun in LAKE TITICACA, near the Aymara native community of "La Estancia", from where the name was taken.
It was built preserving the Andean architecture and it combines with the modern comfort, always respecting the harmony of the surrounding nature and habitat. The cabins were constructed with adobe brick and thatch roofs, and were set between pre-Inca terraces, also using solar energy.
The community work is an important goal and slowly more people are involved in the project, for example using their boats for the lake transportation, use of a local restaurant, native bands playing music, cross cultural experiences in mystic ceremonies and fishing, and locals working in the ecolodge.

Please come to enjoy this special treasure of the nature and the rich culture of its people.

HOW TO GET THERE:

La Paz or Puno (Peru) to Copacabana

• Departure from La Paz, crossing the highlands towards north and parallel to the Royal Andes Range.  Reaching the lake with great landscapes, until Copacabana (3 hours), a main Catholic pilgrimage center with the famous Dark Virgin. It was an important area in pre-Colombian times and entrance to this sacred land.
• Coming from Puno (Peru), through the western part of the big lake, crossing the towns of Chucuito, its churches and ruins, then Juli, the main center of the Jesuit missions in the highlands with a great job in stone done in their churches. Pomata is next with an impressive church, then Yunguyo (Peru) to enter Bolivia in Kasani, to finally reach Copacabana (3 hours).

From Copacabana take a boat to the southern part of Sun Island (1 hour).

 

Transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana, visit its church and the famous "Dark Virgin". Boat to Island of the Sun, visit Pilkokaina ruins, Yumani to see the Water of the Eternal Youth. Boat to Copacabana and transportation to Puno or La Paz. (L)

DAY 1
Transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana, boat to Island of the Sun, land near Pilkokaina ruins and have a typical aptapi. Then hike to ecolodge La Estancia. (L, D)

DAY 2
DON’T MISS AN EARLY SUNRISE! Boat north to the Chincana ruins, then to Island of the Moon and its Iñak Uyu ruins, to finally reach Copacabana, visit the famous Dark Virgin and its church, lunch and a stroll of town. Transportation to Puno or La Paz.  (B, L)

DAY 1
Transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana, boat to Island of the Sun, land near Pilkokaina ruins and have a typical aptapi. Then hike to ecolodge La Estancia. (L, D)

DAY 2
DON’T MISS AN EARLY SUNRISE! Boat north to the Chincana ruins, short hike to Challapampa, then boat to Challa, visit a cultural museum. Hike uphill to the ecolodge. Afternoon free to enjoy the peace and beauty of the area. (B, L, D)

DAY 3
Hike through Yumani in the Garden of the Incas, boat to the Island of the Moon, visit its ruins, continue to Copacabana, visit the famous Dark Virgin, its church, lunch and a stroll of town. Transportation to La Paz or Puno. (B, L)

DAY 1
Transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana, boat to Island of the Sun, land near Pilkokaina ruins and have a typical aptapi. Then hike uphill to ecolodge La Estancia. (L, D)

DAY 2
DON’T MISS AN EARLY SUNRISE! Boat to the Island of the Moon, visit the Iñak Uyu ruins, continue in boat north to the Chincana ruins, short hike to the Challapampa, then boat to Challa, visit a cultural museum. Hike uphill to the ecolodge. Afternoon free to enjoy the peace and beauty of the area. (B, L, D)

DAY 3  
Morning to share with a local family, and see a normal day with an afternoon fishing experience. (B, L, D)

DAY 4
Hike through Yumani in the Garden of the Incas, boat to Copacabana, visit the famous Dark Virgin, its church, lunch and a stroll of town. Transportation to La Paz or Puno. (B, L)