Isla de la Luna (Koati)
Isla de la Luna / Koati
The island where the moon rose in Inca myth, preserving the stone walls of the Inca 'House of the Sun Virgins' and offering distant views of the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Real.
Isla de la Luna (Aymara: Koati) lies east of Isla del Sol and is very small. Its main Inca-era site is Iñak Uyu, traditionally said to be the residence of the 'virgins' who served the sun. It retains trapezoidal doorways and stone walls. From the island you can see the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Real across the lake. It is usually combined with Isla del Sol as a one-day boat trip. From Copacabana the boat takes about 1.5 hours. Landing requires a community entrance fee, and the island has almost no shops, so bring water and small change.
Opening hours
Daytime (per boat schedule)
Nearby sights
- Sampaya
- Pilko Kaina
- Yumani & Inca Stairs
- Isla del Sol
- Baño del Inca (Kusijata)
- Challapampa & Gold Museum
- Cerro Calvario
- Copacabana Lakefront