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The Cordillera Real (Royal Mountain Range) is a spectacular
setting for hikes. From its mountain passes one can descend
through the lush semitropical valleys of the Yungas along some
of the most impressive and well preserved pre-Colombian roads
of South America , such as the well-known Choro and Takesi
Trails.
Map of trails and route to Coroico
Choro Trail. (moderately difficult)
Day 1. Private transportation to the Pass
(Cumbre) (4,650 meters above sea level) where the hike will
begin. The descent is via a magnificent Inka stone road until
you reach Callapampa (3,200 meters altitude).
Day
2. The descent continues through Choro where you will
begin to feel the warmth of the semi-tropical climate of the
Yungas.
Day 3. You will continue to hike
along the Inka route through coca, fruit and coffee
plantations and Inka terraces. We will camp at Sandillani in
the garden of a Japanese hermit.
Day 4.
Arrive at the town of Chairo in the morning. From here you can
choose public or private transportation to Corioco or La Paz .
 Takesi
Trail. (Easy hike)
Day 1.
Private transportation to the San Francisco Mine.
Ascent to the Takesi Pass at (4,650 meters altitude) and
descending then to the town of Takesi , via a magnificent
pre-Hispanic trail. Camp overnight at 3,700 meters.
Day 2. Descend along the trail through
fields of ferns, many varieties of flowers, dwarf orchids and
begonias to the lower warmer altitude.
Day 3.
Arrive at the Chojlla Mine before noon and then hike
on to the town of Yanacachi . From here, there will be
transportation back to La Paz.
| This hike is ideal for those who do
not want a difficult walk. However, good walking boots
are a must. | |
Coroico, a population of Aymaran origin, includes the
presence of African Bolivian groups. The scenery combines
green hillsides, cliffs, rivers, waterfalls and an exuberant
vegetation.
Coroico.
Day
1. Leave to Coroico via La Cumbre pass (4650 masl)
descending in two hours to the Valley of Yungas (1700 masl).
Enjoy magnificent views on the way, through a great highway
with over 40 bridges and tunnels that manage to dominate the
steep topography. Arrive to Coroico at noon. Lunch and hotel
accommodation. In the afternoon, take a short walk to visit
coca, coffee and fruit plantations. Enjoy the walk through
boasting vegetation and amazing scenarios.
Day
2. Free morning, enjoy the clime, the swimming pool
and peacefulness. In the afternoon, return to La Paz.
Coroico Full Day. (11 hours) Same as Day 1
on previous program, returning to La Paz at 16:00
| Ideal if you wish: Resting in a
pleasant little town with stupendous views.
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Down-hill Mountain Biking. (13 hours)
Descend through the old road to Coroico, the most risky and
exciting road in the world. An unbelievable and incredible
descent from 4650 mts of altitude, until you reach 1300 mts.
After the exciting descent and with all the adrenaline running
through your body, rest in Coroico and return to La
Paz.
Average experience is needed in conduction in
bicycles.
| Ideal if you wish: Experience a
unique adventure in the world |
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