Sampaya
A traditional stone-house village at the tip of the Copacabana Peninsula, facing Isla de la Luna and Isla del Sol, ideal for hiking or cycling.
Sampaya lies on a hillside at the north end of the Copacabana Peninsula. Its stone-walled thatched houses and small colonial-era chapels are well preserved, and locals list it as a traditional village. Beside it you can look over the lake, Isla de la Luna and Isla del Sol. From Copacabana you can walk or cycle along the lakeshore to Yampupata and then climb up, about 17 km one way. You can also hire a car. The village has very few facilities, so bring plenty of water and food. From Yampupata you can take a small boat to the southern part of Isla del Sol.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Isla de la Luna (Koati)
- Pilko Kaina
- Yumani & Inca Stairs
- Baño del Inca (Kusijata)
- Cerro Calvario
- Copacabana Lakefront
- Copacabana
- Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana