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부동산 — Hostal Solspicio
Hostal Solspicio is a straightforward 3-star guesthouse a block from Copacabana’s main plaza, with clean rooms, a small courtyard, and a terrace overlooking Lake Titicaca. The lobby is basic but cheerful, staffed by locals who can organise boat trips to Isla del Sol. It suits independent backpackers and budget travellers who want a central base for exploring the lake, not luxury.
Copacabana 연대기
Copacabana was a pre-Columbian pilgrimage site for the Inca and Tiwanaku cultures before the Spanish built the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana in the 16th century. The town’s whitewashed colonial buildings and cobbled streets reflect its role as a religious and trade hub on the shore of Lake Titicaca. Today it is Bolivia’s main gateway for lake excursions, with a laid-back market-town feel and a strong Aymara influence in its festivals and crafts.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Copacabana 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
May to August: the dry season brings clear skies and calm lake waters, with daytime highs around 15°C but cold nights. Crowds are moderate, and accommodation is easy to book.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
August is peak season due to the Fiesta de la Virgen de Copacabana (5–7 August), a major religious festival with processions, music, and street fairs. Hotel prices can double; book months ahead. Easter week also draws crowds.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
April and September–October: lower prices, fewer tourists, still mostly dry weather. Temperatures are cooler but sunny days are common.
날씨 & 포장
The lake creates microclimates; afternoon winds can drop the temperature by 10°C rapidly. Pack layers: a warm fleece or jacket, a windproof shell, sun hat, and sturdy walking shoes.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Copacabana
- The main road through Copacabana (Avenida 16 de Julio) is undergoing resurfacing until mid-2026; expect minor delays for buses and taxis.
- A new ferry service to Isla del Sol launched in early 2026 from the Copacabana dock, with faster crossing times than the regular boats.
- The Bolivian government has introduced a small tourist tax (Bs 10) for day-trippers entering the Copacabana municipality, payable at the bus station.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostal Solspicio, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd floor or above) facing away from the main street — these are quieter and catch the afternoon sun over Lake Titicaca, which is the best view here.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those at the rear of the ground floor — these pick up street noise from Copacabana’s main drag (Avenida 6 de Agosto) and can be stuffy, as the hotel has no lift to upper floors.
Best views
Rooms at the front (odd-numbered rooms, facing the main street) give a partial view of the Basilica and the lake beyond, but those at the side (west-facing) see the hill and sunrise over the water — ask for a west-facing room on floor 3 or 4.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 — furthest from street, less foot traffic in corridors, and less plumbing noise from bathrooms shared across lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Avenida 6 de Agosto is constant until 10 pm (buses, taxis, market activity), and the hotel’s shared bathrooms (if present) on lower floors create early-morning clatter. There’s no lift, so upper floors are harder to reach but quieter.
Insider tips
1. Check in by 3 pm to snag a top-floor room — first-come, first-served, and no lift means priority for fit guests. 2. If you’re on a budget, the ground-floor rooms are cheaper but earplugs are essential; ask for a rear room (away from the street) to cut noise.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
호텔 시설 — Hostal Solspicio
Free Wi-Fi in lobby (4 Mbps average) and in rooms (2–5 Mbps depending on floor). No password – open network ‘Solspicio_Guest’.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only – no historic wing (converted family home).
No digital news. A single copy of *La Razón* (La Paz daily) near reception, refreshed weekdays only. Building is a 1940s adobe-&-brick house with original wooden doors and hand-painted ceramic tiles on the staircase.
Standard check-in: 14:00–22:00 (late arrivals until 00:00 by prior notice). Early bag-drop from 10:00 at no charge. Late check-out until 13:00 costs BOB 50 (if available); after 13:00, charge a full night.
Free for same-day departure; for multi-day storage BOB 10 per bag per day.
No step-free access. Two steps at the main entrance, narrow hallways, and no ground-floor rooms. Wheelchair entry is not possible. Staff can assist with luggage.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: ‘Estacionamiento Copacabana’ (60 metres east, on Avenida 16 de Julio) – BOB 15 per night (open 06:00–23:00; after 23:00, security guard on site). No EV charging.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay charged via card at booking; at check-in, a BOB 100 incidental hold on a credit card (released on departure, BOB 50 per extra key card lost).
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Capilla de Velas (286 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Pastoral Social (328 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Copacabana (385 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Capilla del Señor de la Cruz de Colquepata (663 m · ~8 min walk)
지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션
Plaza del Sapo — 285 m · ~4 min walk
Museo del Poncho — 974 m · ~12 min walk
5분 라디오 필수
banco bisa — 445 m · ~6 min walk
Tienda — 430 m · ~5 min walk
Colectivos a Kasani — 587 m · ~7 min walk
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Bolivian Boliviano, BOB
Use ATMs at major banks like Banco Bisa or Banco de Crédito; avoid exchange bureaux near the tourist strip and the airport, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, nicer restaurants and supermarkets; smaller shops and market stalls are cash-only. Contactless is uncommon.
Round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge isn't included; tip hotel porters 5–10 BOB per bag.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a street stall or bakery: around 5 BOB.
Menu del día (set lunch) in a simple comedor: roughly 15–25 BOB, includes soup, main and drink.
A main course at a casual local restaurant (salteñas or grilled chicken with rice): about 20–35 BOB.
Stalls around the main market and along the lakeside sell salteñas (3–5 BOB), anticuchos (skewered beef heart, 5–10 BOB), and fresh fruit juices.
Supermarkets Hipermaxi and Ketal are common; fruit and vegetables are cheaper at the local market on Avenida 6 de Agosto.
The main market on Avenida 6 de Agosto has stalls with basic clothing for 20–60 BOB; cheaper than street stalls near the beach.
Shared minibuses (micros) within Copacabana: 2 BOB per ride. From the airport in El Alto, take a bus to the Copacabana terminal (30 BOB), then a local micro or taxi (5 BOB).
Eat at market stalls and comedores for the cheapest meals; buy snacks and water from supermarkets rather than beachfront kiosks; book shared buses (not private) for trips to Isla del Sol or La Paz.
Emergency Contacts
CopacabanaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Copacabana, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostal Solspicio
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · banco bisa — 445 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Copacabana bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Taxis at the terminal are a bit fixed—10 BOB is the going rate for short hotel trips. For a late arrival after 10pm, expect to pay 15 BOB. No Uber here; just hop in the white-and-green ones with a taxi sign.
Copacabana bus terminal (Terminal Terrestre) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Minibuses run along Av. 6 de Agosto—just flag one down. Tell the driver 'Chasqui del Sol' and they'll drop you near the cathedral. It's a 20-minute walk if you prefer, but uphill after the terminal.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Negotiate the price before getting in; 250 BOB is the standard for a direct ride. Confirm the driver knows the hotel by name—most locals will, as it's near the cathedral. Cash only.
El Alto International Airport (LPB) → Hotel Chasqui del Sol (Av. 6 de Agosto s/n)
💡 Buses leave from the airport's main parking lot; buy tickets at the booth near the exit. For the hotel, ask the driver to stop at the Copacabana bus terminal, then it's a 5-minute walk to the hotel on the main strip.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Hostal Solspicio?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd floor or above) facing away from the main street — these are quieter and catch the afternoon sun over Lake Titicaca, which is the best view here.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostal Solspicio?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those at the rear of the ground floor — these pick up street noise from Copacabana’s main drag (Avenida 6 de Agosto) and can be stuffy, as the hotel has no lift to upper floors.
Is Hostal Solspicio noisy?
Street noise from Avenida 6 de Agosto is constant until 10 pm (buses, taxis, market activity), and the hotel’s shared bathrooms (if present) on lower floors create early-morning clatter. There’s no lift, so upper floors are harder to reach but quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostal Solspicio?
Rooms at the front (odd-numbered rooms, facing the main street) give a partial view of the Basilica and the lake beyond, but those at the side (west-facing) see the hill and sunrise over the water — ask for a west-facing room on floor 3 or 4.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostal Solspicio?
1. Check in by 3 pm to snag a top-floor room — first-come, first-served, and no lift means priority for fit guests. 2. If you’re on a budget, the ground-floor rooms are cheaper but earplugs are essential; ask for a rear room (away from the street) to cut noise.
What time is check-in at Hostal Solspicio?
Check-in at Hostal Solspicio is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostal Solspicio have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby (4 Mbps average) and in rooms (2–5 Mbps depending on floor). No password – open network ‘Solspicio_Guest’.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostal Solspicio?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostal Solspicio?
Menu del día (set lunch) in a simple comedor: roughly 15–25 BOB, includes soup, main and drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostal Solspicio?
Shared minibuses (micros) within Copacabana: 2 BOB per ride. From the airport in El Alto, take a bus to the Copacabana terminal (30 BOB), then a local micro or taxi (5 BOB).
When is the best time to visit Copacabana?
May to August: the dry season brings clear skies and calm lake waters, with daytime highs around 15°C but cold nights. Crowds are moderate, and accommodation is easy to book.
Copacabana 주요 관광지
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning to see local Aymara dancers in feathered costumes performing in the square outside.
💡 Ask the caretaker to open the locked display case with the gold-and-silver model of the lake—he will if you're polite.
💡 Buy a paper cone of tostado (roasted corn with salt) from any vendor—costs under a dollar and is the best snack in town.
💡 Go at sunset for best light; bring water and wear trainers. Locals sell coca leaves at the base to leave as offerings at the summit.
💡 The walk up is unshaded—go early morning before 10am. No signage on site, so download the 'Atlas Obscura' offline entry beforehand.