We start our day early with the visit of the Calvary Hill. This is the hill above Copacabana, which is a destination for many pilgrims. Here native priests perform ceremonies which blend ancient believes with catholic faith. There are Stations of the Cross all the way to the top from where there is a magnificent view of Copacabana and of the lake. We follow with the visit the famous Moorish-style Cathedral, and its museum devoted to the virgin of Candelaria. The main square in front of the cathedral is usually filled with cars, especially on weekends, which are waiting for the blessing. After the visit of the cathedral we depart Copacabana and return by the same road to the Tiquina Straight, and if the there is not any cloud cover we will be able to enjoy magnificent views of Cordillera Real over the lake, and even catch a glimpse of the highest mountain of Bolivia, the Sajama volcano. After the crossing of Tiquina Straight we drive to Huatajata, where we have lunch at one of the restaurants which dot the lakes shoreline and have magnificent views of the lake.
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