ENJOY THE COLONIAL CITY OF SUCRE (2 days/1
night)
DAY
1. TRANSFER IN / CITY TOUR
Transfer to your hotel and visit the central
25 de Mayo Square to immerse yourself in the
colonial past of this city declared “Cultural
Patrimony of Mankind” by UNESCO. You'll
see its Cathedral and museum, the House of
the Liberty where the Independence of Bolivia
was proclaimed in 1809. Walk through colonial
streets of downtown, visiting San Miguel and
San Francisco churches, Mariscal theatre,
the Justice palace of the Supreme Court and
Bolivar park. Visit of ASUR the Indian Textile
museum and Recoleta church and its museum.
DAY
2. CASTLE OF LA GLORIETA AND TRANSFER OUT
In the morning visit the cemetery with colonial
architecture, showing the rich family mausoleums,
then a small trip to the castle of La Glorieta,
of the Argandona family, another example of
wealthy times in colonial time. Return to
Sucre and transfer out. (B)
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THE
JALQ'A CULTURE NEAR SUCRE (3 days /2 nights)
DAY
1. TRANSFER IN / CITY TOUR
Transfer to the hotel and visit the central
25 de Mayo Square to immerse yourself in
the colonial past of this city declared
“Cultural Patrimony of Mankind”
by UNESCO. Visit the outstanding ASUR Indian
Textile museum, a great example to see the
legacy of Jalqa and Tarabuco cultures. After
leisurely strolling through the colonial
streets, you'll experience the musical aspects
of Indian and Mestizo cultures at a “Pena
Folclorica”. (L, D)
DAY 2. SUCRE / CHATAQUILA / CHAUANACA
Trip to the sacred Chataquila Range to hike
and enjoy the beauty of the area, visit
the primitive cave paintings of Patatoloyo.
Hike down the Ravelo valley to the Jalqa
village of Chauanaca, to see the natives
way of life. Overnight in basic lodging
in a farm with a rich native culture surrounding.
(B, L, D)
DAY
3. POTOLO / MARAGUA / SUCRE
In the morning you'll visit the Indian village
of Potolo or Maragua, to see the weaving
centers of ASUR, a project of development
of textiles from the Jalq'a culture and
also enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
In the afternoon return to Sucre. (B, L)
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DINOSAUR
TRACKS OF THE CRETACEOUS PERIOD NEAR SUCRE
(3 days/2 nights)
DAY
1. TRANSFER IN / BRAMADERO
Transfer to the hotel, then visit the
largest paleontological site of the world
in Cal Orck’o, here you'll find
over 5000 dinosaur tracks from the cretaceous
period that date back 68 million years.
In the afternoon trip to the valley of
Cajamarca at the foot of the sacred Chataquila
Range and stay overnight in the Bramadero
Lodge. Due to our high and open skies,
you'll enjoy an impressive view and receive
a scientific explanation of the southern
skies and the Milky Way. (L, D)
DAY
2. POTOLO / CHAUANACA
Trip crossing the Chataquila Range, enjoying
the beauty of the area until the village
of Chauanaca in the Ravelo valley, where
you can also see dinosaur tracks by the
river banks and explore the area with
lots of Indian culture. Overnight in basic
lodging at a farm. (B, L, D)
DAY
3. MARAGUA / SUCRE
Trip to the small Indian village of Humaca,
to start a hike to the sites of Nino Mayo,
Lajas and Oro Pajla, to see different
dinosaur tracks of the late cretaceous
period in a vast area of the Maragua Synclinal.
Enjoy the natural beauty, visiting the
weaving centers that ASUR have together
with the Jalq’a community of Maragua,
to observe the whole weaving process done
by native women at the center and in their
houses. Return to Sucre. (B, L)
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A
CULTURAL QUECHUA TOUCH IN TARABUCO AND CANDELARIA
(2 days / 1 night)
DAY
1. SUCRE / TARABUCO / CANDELARIA
Trip to Tarabuco, one of the best preserved
cultures of Bolivia, this colorful village
has without a doubt the most traditional Indian
market and carnival of South America. They
have a big fair every Sunday that has become
the main economic and social activity of the
area. The clothing of the Tarabuqueño
men and women (Quechua speaking) didn’t
change since Inca times. Their weavings are
among the best in technique, quality and color.
In the afternoon trip to the colonial Candelaria
farm, walking through the area and the small
Indian community, enjoying the natural beauty
and culture of this area. (L, D)
DAY
2. CANDELARIA / SUCRE
After a typical Indian breakfast, you'll see
the traditions and customs of the Quechuas
in this area, having the chance to appreciate
the millenary art of weaving. Their women
are preserving until present times the famous
Tarabuqueno style. You'll also enjoy their
local music and dance of "El Pujllay",
another big tradition that this people has
kept for centuries. Return to Sucre. (B, L)
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THE
MINING HISTORY OF POTOSI (2 days / 1 night)
DAY 1. SUCRE / POTOSI - City Tour
Early departure from Sucre to Potosi, the
road follows different valleys until the Pilcomayo
River, where you can see the Puente Arce,
an old bridge, nice example of the engineering
construction. Then start going up more than
1,500 m/4,920 ft, this sloped road is called
"Cuesta del Retiro". The trip continues
through the highlands until arriving to the
famous mining city of Potosi.
P. M. CITY TOUR (Half day)
Visit the Mint House (Casa de la Moneda),
traditional colonial streets and the artisan
market, also visit the San Francisco and San
Lorenzo churches. San Lorenzo has one of the
greatest examples of stone carvings of the
baroque-Indian style. Visit of the Santa Teresa
church and its museum. Overnight in hotel.
(L)
DAY
2. MINE IN CERRO RICO / SUCRE
This excursion allows visitors to experience
an unforgettable trip thousands of feet
underground to see the living and working
conditions of the Bolivian miners. (Protective
clothing and helmets are provided). In the
afternoon return to Sucre. (B, L)
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Enjoy
the Colonial cities of SUCRE AND POTOSI (4
days/3 nights)
DAY 1. SUCRE - City Tour
Flight to Sucre. Arrival transfer.
P. M. This tour includes the visit of: Casa
de la Libertad, where the Act of Independence
of Bolivia was signed in 1825; museum of
the Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre built
in the XVII century, where the Virgin of
Guadalupe, the richest virgin in Bolivia
with jewels and gold is; Bolivar Park, to
see examples of the aristocratic tradition
of Sucre, with small replicas of the Eiffel
Tower and the Arc of Triumph of Paris. Then
Indian Textile museum of ASUR, doing promotion
and recuperation of the rich textiles of
the Jalq'a and Tarabuco cultures and finally
the church and museum of La Recoleta, a
good place to have a full view the entire
city. (L)
DAY 2. SUCRE / POTOSI -
City Tour
Early departure in bus to Potosi. The road
follows different valleys until the Pilcomayo
River where you can see the Puente Arce,
an old bridge, nice example of the old engineering
construction. Then you start going up more
then 1,500 m/4,920 ft in two hours, this
sloped road is called "Cuesta del Retiro".
The trip continues through the highlands
until arriving to the mining city of Potosi.
P. M. Visit the Mint House (Casa de la Moneda),
traditional colonial streets and the artisan
market, also San Francisco and San Lorenzo
churches. San Lorenzo has one of the best
examples of stone carvings of the baroque-Indian
style, and finally Santa Teresa church and
its colonial museum. (B)
DAY 3. MINE IN CERRO RICO/
SUCRE
This excursion allows visitors to experience
an unforgettable trip to a mine, that was
and still is the main legacy of the production
of silver done in colonial times in the
famous Silver mountain of Potosi. You'll
see the living and working conditions of
the Bolivian miners (protective clothing
and helmets are provided).
P. M. Trip back in bus to Sucre. (B)
DAY
4. SUCRE / LA PAZ
Flight back to La Paz with transfer out.
(B)
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A
WONDER OF THE NATURE - UYUNI SALT FLATS
(3 days / 2 nights)
DAY
1. LA PAZ - ORURO (Bus) / ORURO - UYUNI
(Train only Mondays and Fridays !)
Early departure from La Paz in bus to Oruro
(3 hours), then train to Uyuni (6 hours),
crossing a big portion of the Bolivian highlands.
In Uyuni visit the cemetery of old train
and stroll through town. Overnight in hotel.
(L, D)
DAY
2. UYUNI SALTFLAT / FISH ISLAND / PALACIO
DE SAL HOTEL
Trip to Colchani, a village on the shores
of Uyuni salt flats, where locals produce
salt, adding iodine. Enter Uyuni saltflats
is spectacular, over 10,000 km2 of white
salt welcomes you, stay the rest of the
morning in Palacio de Sal hotel, the only
in the world built of salt bricks. In the
afternoon trip to “Isla Pescado”
with its impressive gigantic cactus and
special flora. Back to spend the night at
the Palacio de Sal hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY
3. PALACIO DE SAL HOTEL / ORURO / LA PAZ
Private transportation to Oruro (6 hours)
and bus to La Paz (3 hours) . (B, L)
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UYUNI SALTFLATS, POTOSI AND SUCRE (6 days/5 nights)
DAY 1. LA PAZ - ORURO
(Bus) ORURO - UYUNI (Train only Monday
and Friday)
Early departure from La Paz to Oruro (3
hours), then train to Uyuni (6 hours),
crossing a big portion of the Bolivian
highlands. In Uyuni visit the old train
cemetery and stroll through town, a center
of distribution towards Chile and Argentina
in the south. Overnight at hotel Los Jardines.
(L, D)
DAY 2. UYUNI / ISLA PESCADO
/ HOTEL PALACIO DE SAL
Visit Colchani, a village in the shores
of Uyuni saltflats, where locals produce
salt, adding iodine and packing in plastic
bags. Entering the saltflats is amazing,
over 10,000 km2 of white salt, seeing
first "Ojos de Agua", water
bubbles coming from below the white surface.
Trip to Palacio de Sal hotel, at 9 km/5,6
miles from the shore, built with salt
bricks. Rest for a while and have lunch
before departing to "Isla Pescado",
where you can see the giant cactus and
the small habitat. After 1 hour hike,
return to Palacio de Sal hotel. (B, L,
D)
DAY 3. UYUNI SALT FLATS
/ POTOSI - City tour
The trip crosses many Andean ranges with
beautiful sceneries, wind erosion has
created nice spots with outstanding stone
formations. You'll pass the famous Pulacayo
tin mine, before one of the main mining
centers with a strong mining Union of
workers. Then through the villages of
Chaquilla and Tika Tika, to finally reach
the famous silver city of Potosi, the
largest city of the world in colonial
times.
P. M. CITY TOUR (Half day)
Visit the Mint House (Casa de la Moneda),
traditional colonial streets and the artisan
market, also San Francisco and San Lorenzo
churches, that has one of the greatest
examples of stone carvings of the baroque-Indian
style. Finally Santa Teresa church and
its colonial museum. (B, L)
DAY 4. MINE IN CERRO
RICO/ SUCRE
This excursion allows visitors to experience
an unforgettable trip to a mine, that
was and still is the main legacy of the
silver production done in colonial times
in the famous Silver mountain of Potosi.
You'll see the living and working conditions
of the Bolivian miners (protective clothing
and helmets are provided).
P. M. Bus to Sucre (3
hours), the first part is through the
highlands, then goes down more then 1,500
m/5,000 ft to the valleys of Chuquisaca.
Passing the Pilcomayo River at Puente
Arce, to see an old pending bridge. The
contrast from valley to highlands is nice,
finally arriving to the city of Sucre
(capital of Bolivia). (B)
DAY 5. HALF DAY CITY
TOUR
You’ll enjoy the great colonial
legacy of the city with amazing churches
and museums, a well kept downtown area
in colonial architecture. Visit the Indian
Textile museum of ASUR, to recuperate
and promote the textiles of the Jalq’a
and Tarabuco cultures.
p.m. FREE (B)
DAY
6. SUCRE / LA PAZ
Flight to La Paz with transfer out. (B)
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UYUNI
SALTFLATS + COLORFUL LAGOONS (Red and Green
- 6 days /5 nights)
DAY
1. LA PAZ - ORURO (Bus) / ORURO - UYUNI
(Train only Mondays and Fridays !)
From La Paz in bus to Oruro and then train
to Uyuni, crossing a good part of the highlands.
Trip to Colchani, a village on the shores
of Uyuni saltflats, where the locals are
producing salt adding iodine. Overnight
at the Palacio de Sal hotel, the only hotel
in the world built of salt bricks. (L, D)
DAY
2. PALACIO DE SAL HOTEL / ISLA PESCADO /
SAN JUAN
Journey again through the largest natural
highway in the world, the Uyuni saltflat,
visiting "Isla Pescado" with its
special habitat like the gigantic cactus.
Then trip crossing the highlands to San
Juan. Basic lodging. (B, L, D)
DAY
3. SAN JUAN / LAGUNA COLORADA
An incredible day in terms of natural beauty,
crossing: Cañapa, Hedionda, Chiarkota,
Honda and Ramadita lagoons, parts of the
desert highlands of Siloli until Laguna
Colorada (red lagoon - 4,300 m/14,107 ft).
Basic lodging. (B, L, D)
DAY
4. LAGUNA VERDE
Early departure to visit “Sol de Mañana"
geysers, then pass alongside Challviri lagoon,
having a natural hot spring, great for a
bath. The journey continues to “Laguna
Verde” (4,300 m/14,107 ft), a beautiful
green lagoon at the foothills of the Licancabur
mountain in the border with Chile. Return
to Laguna Colorada. (B, L, D)
DAY
5. LAGUNA COLORADA / UYUNI
A nice journey going through the Western
Andes Range and the highlands, passing areas
with great stone formations created by the
wind erosion, called “Valle de los
Sapos” (Valley of the toads). You’ll
cross the village of Alota, the area is
rich in quinua production, until reaching
the town of Uyuni. Overnight at the hotel
Los Jardines. (B, L, D)
DAY 6. UYUNI / ORURO / LA PAZ
Private transportation to Oruro (6 hours).
Bus to La Paz (3 hours) . (B, L)
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UYUNI
SALTFLATS + COLORFUL LAGOONS + POTOSI +
SUCRE (9 days / 8 nights)
DAY 1. LA PAZ - ORURO
(Bus) / ORURO - UYUNI (Train only Mondays
and Fridays !)
From La Paz in bus to Oruro and then train
to Uyuni, visit the old train cemetery
and town. Trip to Colchani, a village
on the shores of Uyuni saltflats, where
the locals are producing salt adding iodine.
Overnight at the Palacio de Sal hotel,
the only hotel in the world built of salt
bricks. (L, D)
DAY 2. PALACIO DE SAL
HOTEL / ISLA PESCADO / SAN JUAN
Journey again through the largest natural
highway in the world, the Uyuni saltflat,
visiting "Isla Pescado" and
its special habitat like the gigantic
cactus. Then trip crossing the highlands
to San Juan. Basic lodging. (B, L, D)
DAY 3. SAN JUAN / LAGUNA
COLORADA
An incredible day in terms of natural
beauty, crossing: Cañapa, Hedionda,
Chiarkota, Honda and Ramadita lagoons,
parts of the desert highlands of Siloli
until Laguna Colorada (red lagoon - 4,300
m/14,107 ft). Basic lodging. (B, L, D)
DAY 4. LAGUNA VERDE
Early departure to visit “Sol de
Mañana geysers”, and then
pass alongside Challviri lagoon, where
you’ll have the chance to bathe
in the natural hot springs. The journey
continues to “Laguna Verde”
(4,300 m/14,107 ft), a beautiful green
lagoon at the foothills of the Licancabur
mountain by the border with Chile. Return
to Laguna Colorada. (B, L, D)
DAY 5. LAGUNA COLORADA
/ UYUNI
A nice journey going through the Western
Andes Range and the highlands, passing
areas with great stone formations created
by the wind erosion, called “Valle
de los Sapos”. Cross the village
of Alota, the area is rich in quinua production,
until reaching the town of Uyuni. Overnight
at the hotel Magia de Uyuni. (B, L, D)
DAY 6. UYUNI / POTOSI
The trip cross many Andean ranges with
beautiful scenaries, wind erosion has
created nice spots with outstanding stone
formations. You'll pass the famous Pulacayo
tin mine, before one of the main mining
centers with a strong mining Union of
workers. Then through the villages of
Chaquilla and Tika Tika, to finally reach
the famous silver city of Potosi, the
largest city of the world in colonial
time. (B, L)
DAY 7. MINE IN CERRO
RICO / CITY TOUR
A great tour inside the Pailaviri mine
in the famous Rich Silver Mountain of
Potosi.
Visit the colonial churches of San Lorenzo,
San Francisco, Santo Domingo and Santa
Teresa and the Mint House (Casa de la
Moneda), a national treasure, which shows
the history of silver production. (B,
L)
DAY 8. POTOSI / SUCRE
- City Tour
A three hour bus journey to Sucre. Accommodation
at hotel.
In the afternoon you’ll enjoy the
great colonial legacy of the city with
amazing churches and museums, a well kept
downtown area in colonial architecture.
Visit the Indian Textile museum of ASUR,
one of the best centers of recuperation
and promotion of textiles from the Jalq’a
and Tarabuco cultures. (B)
DAY
9. SUCRE / LA PAZ
Transfer out to the airport for the flight
to La Paz. (B)/div> |
