Major city · Bolivia
Yampupata
Visit Yampupata as a brief stop on the Isla del Sol‑Copacabana walk: 2–3 h, one night if you need a rest, otherwise skip.
Yampupata is a tiny peninsula village on Lake Titicaca, mainly a waypoint for trekkers walking between Isla del Sol and Copacabana. The settlement fits into a half‑day itinerary; stay only if you need a night’s rest before continuing the walk.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BOB
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season, colder)
- Airports
- LPB · JUL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Bolivia ↗Visa rules depend on your passport (some nationalities need a visa in advance): check with Bolivia's migration authority or a Bolivian consulate.
- Bolivia ↗Most of the tourist route is above 3,500 m: ascend gradually, rest on arrival, and see a doctor before travel if you have heart or lung conditions.
- Bolivia ↗Protests and road blockades (bloqueos) are frequent and can close routes and cities for days; watch local news and keep plans flexible.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Yampupata110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yampupata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the boliviano (BOB, Bs).Bolivia-wide
- SIM or eSIMEntel, Tigo and Viva sell SIMs with passport registration in their own shops.Bolivia-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; bottled or filtered.Bolivia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Round up; about 10% in tourist restaurants.Bolivia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bolivia-wide
- SafetyVery quiet and low-crime; the real risks are altitude (about 3,800 m), cold nights, sunburn and boatmen charging unofficial Isla del Sol entry fees…
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- RestroomsPay a boliviano or two; bring paper.Bolivia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118 ambulance · 119 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBlockades and strikes close shops and roads; Sunday is quiet.Bolivia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPB El Alto International, La Paz (Main gateway for Lake Titicaca; bus or shared van to Copacabana about 3–4 h, then boat or walk to Yampupata.
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; a small boat can be hired to explore coves or cross to Isla del Sol.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPB El Alto International, La Paz (Main gateway for Lake Titicaca; bus or shared van to Copacabana about 3–4 h, then boat or walk to Yampupata. No airport at Yampupata.) · JUL Juliaca (Peru) (Peru-side option for Copacabana via the border at Kasani; check current crossing hours before you rely on it.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)), coolest Jun (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yampupata: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
2 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
2 rd
Aug
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
3 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; a small boat can be hired to explore coves or cross to Isla del Sol.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 4–5 h on foot
Walk the 17 km (11 mi) lakeshore trail south, or take a motor boatWalk the 11 mi (17 km) lakeshore trail south, or take a motor boat
Walking south keeps the sun behind you; start early.
Door to door: About 30 min
Row boat across the strait, about Bs 15 per person, or charter a motor boat
Pay island entry only against a ticket torn from the official pad.
Door to door: Most of a day
Back to Copacabana first, then road via La Paz
No direct link; not a day trip from here.
Door to door: 5–6 h
Boat or walk to Copacabana, then bus, about 3–4 h
Treat as a travel day, not a return trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local hostal
Basic rooms, shared bathroom; good for one night after a long walk.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Bs 30–50 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs 50–80 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostal room (single)1 × 1 night × BOB 25 | BOB 25 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BOB 30 | BOB 30 |
| Row boat crossing1 × BOB 15 | BOB 15 |
| Motor boat hire (group)1 × BOB 70 | BOB 70 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BOB 14 |
| Trip total≈ BOB 154 per person per day, bed included | BOB 154 |
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Prices of common things
| Row boat across the strait (per person) | Bs 15 |
| Motor boat hire (full group) | about Bs 70 |
| Meal at the village restaurantcheck | Bs 20–35 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boatmen may try to charge unofficial entry fees to Isla del Sol; ask for a ticket torn from the official pad.
- Motor boat hire costs about Bs 70 for a full group; confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire119
Embassy
US consulate in La Paz; other embassies in La Paz.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Row boat across the strait: about Bs 15 per person
- Motor boat (full group): about Bs 70 total
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está la lancha? — Where is the boat? (ˈdonde esˈta la ˈlanʧa)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yampupata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season, colder) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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