Copacabana, Bolivia

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Copacabana Kotakawana
City
Panorama of Copacabana and Lake Titicaca, 6 de agosto avenue, parade in Copacabana, Eduardo Abaroa naval monument, an Aymara man and a totora boat, Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana
Copacabana
Coordinates: 16°10′S 69°05′W / 16.167°S 69.083°W / -16.167; -69.083
Country	Bolivia
Department	La Paz Department (Bolivia)
Province	Manco Kapac Province
Municipality	Copacabana Municipality
Area
• Total	346.5 km2 (133.8 sq mi)
• Land	340.1 km2 (131.3 sq mi)
• Water	6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Elevation	3,841 m (12,602 ft)
Population  (2006)
• Total	6,000
• Density	358.5/km2 (929/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−4 (BOT)
Area code	Area code 591
FIPS code	45-16000[1]
Climate	Cwc
GNIS feature ID	1245051[2]

Copacabana is the main Bolivian town on the shore of Lake Titicaca. The town has a large 16th-century shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana, dedicated to Our Lady of Copacabana, the patron saint of Bolivia. The town is a tourism destination in Bolivia. It is also known for its trout and quaint atmosphere. Built between Mount Calvario and Mount Niño Calvario, the town has approximately 6,000 inhabitants. Copacabana's religious celebrations, cultural heritage and traditional festivals are well known throughout Bolivia. Boats leave for Isla del Sol, the sacred Inca island, from Copacabana. Copacabana is served by Copacabana Airport.