Choro trek (Inca trail)
La Paz Department · Adventure and peaks
The Choro is Bolivia's best-known trek: an old paved trail that starts at La Cumbre, above 4,800 m, and drops over three days to the warm Yungas forests at around 1,300 m. You go from glaciers to ferns and from llamas to butterflies, sleeping at small campsites run by families along the way. A wonderful way to arrive in Coroico.
3,000 maltitude
3 daysto spend there
Things to do
- Start at La Cumbre and a pass above 4,800 m
- Pre-Hispanic paving and the descent into the forest
- Camping with local families along the trail
- Arrival at Chairo, then Coroico
What to eat
- Yungas coffeeLocally grown coffee, to drink in Coroico's little cafés or to take home.
- Tropical fruitMangoes, pineapples, papayas, achachairú (a small tangy fruit) and fresh juices everywhere for a few bolivianos.
Tip. 3-day trek, on your own or with a La Paz agency. Best season: May to September. Bring cash for the small community fees.
How to get to Choro trek
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