CHORO TREK 3D/2N

The Choro Trek route is a very interesting option for ecotourism lovers: this route is full of biodiversity, descending from the Andes to the edge of the jungle, passing through ecotones (transitions from one ecosystem to another). Get to know this trekking route and experience how fascinating Bolivia is.

Being a synthesis of Bolivia, La Paz is an appropriate place to make endless walks through the Cordillera Real, the Yungas, the semi-tropical and tropical areas of this department.

There are hikes that start in the Cordillera around 4800 m.a.s.l. (15748 ft.) and descend to 1500 m.a.s.l. (4921 ft.), special due to the contrast of landscapes and the ecological floors that are observed along the way. Among these, the walks along the Pre-Columbian roads (Choro, Takesi, Yunga Cruz) stand out, where the cobbled trails that were built and used by pre-Inca cultures are still preserved, in order to practice the barter of edible products with settled communities in the different geographical areas of the department.

OVERVIEW

DAY 1:

We start the day at 8:00am with the pick up from your hotel to Apacheta (4,880 masl / 16010 ft).
10:00 we start the descent for 2.5 hrs, towards Samaña.
12:30 lunch.
17:00 we arrive at Challapampa.

DAY 2:

6:30 we start the day with breakfast.
At approximately 10:00, we arrive at the Choro community.
12:30 lunch.
3:00 arrival at the Ukumari bridge (if you want you can swim).
5:00 we arrive at the San Francisco camp and then spend the night.

DAY 3:

6:00 breakfast.
10:00 we arrive at Sandillani.
12.30 we arrive at Chairo where we have lunch.
5:00 end of the tour in La Paz.

 

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Itinerary

DAY 1:

We start the day at 8:00 with the pick up from your hotel, to then go in private transport to the Apacheta (4,880 masl / 16010 ft) which is the highest point on the way to the Yungas. Around 10:00 we start the walk downhill for 2 and a half hours towards Samaña Pampa which is characterized by being a cold valley, there we will have lunch at 12:30 and take advantage to rest. Then, we continue our walk down a pre-Inca cobblestone road, where we can appreciate the vegetation of this beautiful place with snow-capped mountains surrounding it. At an altitude of 3,600 masl /11811 ft), we passed the town of Chucura and around 5:00 we reach Challapampa (3,200 masl / 10499 ft) where we will have a hot drink while the guide is in charge of assembling the tents and preparing dinner, after which we rest.

DAY 2:

The day starts at 6:30 with breakfast– our next destination is the community of Choro that takes around 3 hours of walking to get to that point. Around midday, we rest for lunch in Buena Vista. Then, in the afternoon at 3:00, we stop near a simple bridge on the Ukumarini River to swim if you wish (optional). After resting for an hour, we continue the walk downhill. Along the way, we can appreciate the unique contrast of vegetation and mountains of the Yungas. At 5:00, we arrive at the San Francisco camp, where the camp is prepared for dinner and spending the night.

DAY 3:

After breakfast at 6:00, we will walk approximately 3 hours to Sandillani (2000 masl / 6562 ft), where we will observe the abundant vegetation that this beautiful community offers. At this point there is also Puerto Japonés, named because in this place there is a tap with water to cool off. At midday, 12:30, we arrive at the small town of Chairo (1,300 masl / 4,265 ft) where we have lunch, then take a private vehicle for an hour to Coroico (1,700 masl / 5,577 feet) and finally, at 3:30 pm, we take a public bus to return to La Paz, arriving at the hotel around 7:00.

Include

INCLUDED

  • Private and public transport
  • All meals during the tour
  • Sleeping mat
  • Tent
  • Spanish speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Tips
  • Entrance ticket
  • Sleeping bag
  • 2 liters of water (first day)
  • Personal porter
  • Private transport Chairo – Coroico.

Recommendations

RECOMMENDED TO BRING

  • Wide-brimmed hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Camera
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