4 days as part of a tailor-made holiday to BoliviaThis is a mostly downhill 4 day walk from La Paz to the small subtropical town of Coroico. It passes through a bewildering range of scenery from elemental icy peaks and chilly lagoons through ever more exuberant vegetation to citrus orchards and tobacco plantations. A truly satisfying experience for keen walkers. Suggested Holiday ItineraryDay 1: Drive from La Paz to la Cumbre at 4,850m in the snowcapped Cordillera Real. Descend to 3,000m, camp.
Day 2: Continue to descend through increasingly lush vegetation. Camp.
Day 3: Descend through sub-tropical woodland and plantations. Camp.
Day 4: Arrive at Chairo, the end of the trek. Return to La Paz by road. View detailed itinerary >>
Our Comment
This is one of Bolivia’s favourite treks, and for good reason. You need to be fit, but the route is not technically difficult. Mostly downhill, it drops an impressive 3,500m in just 4 days, passing through a kaleidoscope of different landscapes, vegetation, climate and human cultures. Part of the trail is Inca-paved, and the route is clear, offering truly staggering views across near-vertical cliffs towards misty hillsides, negotiating rickety bridges over deep gorges and tumbling streams, and passing tiny, isolated villages.
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