La Paz, Bolivia
Top Spots in and near La Paz
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-16.353523,-68.131880, Bolivia
Hike Chacaltaya
2 mi / 334 ft gainJust a short drive from La Paz, Chacaltaya makes for a perfect short day hike if you are visiting Bolivia’s high altitude capital. At 17,700’, Chacaltaya was once the highest elevation ski run in the world, with a rudimentary lodge and rope lift at the top of the mountain. Unfortunately, due to...Read more -
-16.488643,-67.899031, Bolivia
Hike the Takesi Trail
24.9 mi / 6233.6 ft gainThe Takesi trail is a 40km section of the Inca trail that covers some of the most diverse landscapes in the region, and has significant pre-columbian history that will keep you engaged the entire time. Although the trek is not too difficult, there is a fairly significant climb in the beginning o...Read more -
Condoriri, Bolivia
Hike Pico Austria
5.0/ 2969.2 ft gainThis hike could be done on your own if you can find transportation to the trailhead (about three hours outside of La Paz). However, there are many guiding companies in La Paz that will organize transportation, a guide, and food for you starting at about 450 bolivianos (around $65 USD). The trai...Read more -
Nor Yungas, Bolivia
Mountain Bike Death Road in La Paz
39.8 mi / -11811 ft gainThe Getting There: While there are many things in Bolivia you can do without a tour company, this is not one of them. When you arrive in La Paz, shop around for the best deal. There's a million places, just look around to make sure you don't get ripped off. The Trail The drop-off point is on a ma...Read more