Laguna Alalay
Cochabamba Department · Nature and hiking
In the south of Cochabamba, Laguna Alalay is a wide stretch of water ringed with reeds, where many birds live or stop over. A path runs around it, with the Cristo de la Concordia and the mountains as a backdrop. A green breather in the middle of the city, best early in the morning.
2,560 maltitude
0 to 1 dayto spend there
Things to do
- Walk or cycle around the lagoon
- Birdwatching
- View of the Cristo de la Concordia
What to eat
- SilpanchoA thin breaded beef cutlet on rice and potatoes, topped with a fried egg and a tomato and onion salad. THE Cochabamba dish.
Tip. By taxi or micro from the centre. Best in the morning, in daylight.
How to get to Laguna Alalay
Cochabamba Road (bus, car) · 15 min
Taxi or micro from the centre.
Photos of Laguna Alalay
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