From
the border Bolivia/ Chile (Hito Cajón) the tour heads
to the Uyuni Salt Fields the world's largest salt flat. Salar
de Uyuni is also the breeding grounds for three species of
South American flamingos. Highlights include the Red
and Green Lagoon, a salt hotel and some so-called islands.
The trip continues to Potosí famous for the rich silver
mountain, where at present mines are still exploited as in the
colonial times.
Sucre the official capital of Bolivia, has much to offer to the
visitor. Besides visiting the most important places in the city,
we head to Jatun Yampara a success of ecotourism and sustainable
development. This indigenous community chose to preserve its
traditions as well as its “Yampara” culture. We discover
the daily life and the customs of this community by visiting
the workshops, the ancient tombs called “chullpas” and
the school.
Flight from Sucre to La Paz the main city in Bolivia. City
tour visiting the most interesting places in La Paz, typical
places like the Witches Market, artisanal markets, the colonial
calle Jaén with its impressive, residential areas
of the south and the well known Moon Valley , where erosion
has given place to the most exotic and curious surface forms.
Coroico is 3 hours drive from La Paz , is nestled high in the
mountains under La Paz and a peaceful little village. The views
of the surrounding hills are lovely, the nearby hiking trails
are picturesque, the bars and restaurants in town are pleasant,
and there are worthwhile excursions. Here in this tropical
town, you'll find fruit orchards, twittering birds, coca fields,
endless greenery, oxygen-rich air, warm weather, and friendly
people.
Next day, will take place an excursion to Tiwanaku archaeological place. Tiwanaku,
an ancient city near the south shore of Lake Titicaca, thrived as a most important
site before the Inca Empire. Tiwanaku is believed to be the capital of the
Pre-Inca Civilization.
Tiwanaku was the center of a powerful, self-sustaining empire. The roots of
the Tiahuanaco capital can be found in the early village underlying the 1.5-square-mile
civic-ceremonial core. The city was settled by 400 B. C. on the Tiahuanaco
River, which empties into Lake Titicaca 9.3 miles to the north.
The small farming village evolved into a regal city of multi-terraced platform
pyramids, courts and urban areas, covering a total 2.31 square miles Traditionally
it is thought to have been built by the predecessors of the Inca Civilization
over 2,000 years ago. It is a mysterious ruined city of extremely ancient origins.
Traditionally it is thought to have been built by the predecessors of the Inca
Civilization over 2,000 years ago. It is a mysterious ruined city of extremely
ancient origins.
We continue for an excursion to Copacabana – Sun Island where according
the Mythology the Inka Empire founders Manco Kapac and Mama Ocllo, came into
existence. The Sun Island is a high island, with 9.6 Km length and 4.6 Km width,
located one hour navigation by boat from Copacabana. In the Island we can find
important archaeological pre-columbian monuments like Pilkokaina, Chinkana,
Yumani and many inka-terraces. Views from the Sun Island are spectacular.
The trip continues from Copacabana to Puno.
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