Arrival
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.
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.
Starting in La Paz 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
now mines are still exploited as in the colonial times. Sucre the official capital
of Bolivia, has much to offer to the visitor.
Tarabuco (72 Km from Sucre) is best known as the home of the Yampara culture.
Each Sunday, a colorful and vibrant open-air market attracts locals and tourists
alike. Many people wear traditional Yampara costumes, which not only preserve
their identity but also advertise their location of origin. In a country filled
with lively, colorful, and character-filled markets, Tarabuco may be one of the
best. 30 minutes further down the road you’ll find the Hacienda La Candelaria
which is always an experience to visit.
Then a flight will take you to Rurrenabaque, the town where the 4 day tour to CHALALAN
in the Madidi National Park starts.
Madidi is one of the most biologically diverse protected areas on the planet.
The park is home to over 1,000 bird species, representing a whopping 11% of the
world’s 9,000 bird species.
CHALALÁN is the story of
a dream come true; a dream that was born in the Bolivian Amazon,
in the community - San José de Uchupiamonas, built on
the shores of the magnificent Chalalán Lagoon and designed
to blend in with its environment using old building techniques
and environmentally-friendly local materials. In CHALALÁN
the jungle is your host and we are your guides.
Returning from Rurrenabaque, follows and 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.
From La Paz to Cuzco is a pleasant trip, with some visits in the way. Cuzco the
Inca's main city is a town full of history. There are still Inca building remains
and foundations, which have been in some cases been proved to be stronger than
the foundations built in the present day Peru. Among the most noteworthy buildings
of the city is the cathedral of Santo Domingo.
The major nearby Inca sites are Pachacuti's presumed winter
home, the "fortress" at Ollantaytambo and the "fortress" of
Sacsayhuaman in the Sacred Valley of Incas. Naturally the main
attraction is Machupicchu The site was designated as a World
Heritage Site in 1983 when it was described as "an absolute
masterpiece of architecture and a unique testimony to the Inca
civilization.
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