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The ricketty barges used to transport buses across the Straight of Tiquina in Lake Titicaca.
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The ruins of Pilko Kaina of the Isla del Sol, the largest island in Lake Titicaca.
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A lone sailboat ventures into the lake.
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Much of the terracing on the Isla del Sol dates from Inca times.
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Lake Titicaca is flanked by snowy peaks such as Illampu.
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Newer homes stand side-by-side with ancient ruins on the island.
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The Fuente del Inca (Inca Fountain), still the main source of drinking water on the island.
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The Escalera del Inca (Inca Stairway) leads from the shore of the lake to the Fuente del Inca.
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The ancient stairway still serves as an important route up the hill.
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The pathway up Cerro Calvario, a pilgrimage site on the edge of Copacabana.
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One of the stations of the cross on Cerro Calvario.
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Religious monuments on the summit of Cerro Calvario.
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The view over Copacabana from the top of Cerro Calvario.
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A look back down the path to the top of the hill.
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This small church marks the beginning of the pilgrimage routs up Cerro Calvario.
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A large truck waits outside the Copacabana cathedral to be blessed for safety.
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The Copacabana cathedral exhibits much moorish influence in its design and large courtyard.
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The intricately carved wooden doors of the cathedral depict important episodes in Copacabana's history.
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The Capilla de Velas (Chapel of Candles), a side room in the cathedral where people light candles as prayers for others.
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These vendors outside the cathedral sold all manner of decorations for objects to be blessed.