Hotels in Lake Titicaca

On the Isla del Sol -- Most of the accommodations on the Sun Island are, to put it kindly, rustic. Very few rooms have private bathrooms, and it's almost impossible to find a hot shower here. But once all the day-trippers leave, you will have the island to yourself. I think it's worth it to stay here just to feel the magic of the island. There is one exception to the rule, however: Crillon Tours' La Posada del Inca is probably one of the best hotels in all of Bolivia. By Sun Island standards, it's luxurious -- all rooms come with private bathrooms, hot showers, and electric blankets (a nice touch on freezing nights). The Spanish-style adobe hotel feels like an old farm. The rooms are cute, with handmade bamboo beds and Andean area rugs. Overall, the hotel is unbelievably charming. To book a room, you must reserve in advance with Crillon Tours, Av. Camacho 1233, La Paz (tel. 0102/2337-533, or 305/358-5353 in the U.S.; www.titicaca.com).