Maragua Crater

Chuquisaca Department · Nature and hiking

The Maragua crater isn't a volcano but a huge geological fold in shades of red, purple and ochre. You get there along an old Inca trail, pass through weaving villages and can even see dinosaur footprints. A beautiful and very authentic trek from Sucre.

2,900 maltitude

1 to 2 daysto spend there

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Things to do

Trek from Chataquila along the Inca trail to Maragua
Niñu Mayu dinosaur footprints
Jalq'a textiles

What to eat

Quinoa soupA hot soup of quinoa and vegetables, served in refuges and high-altitude comedores. Perfect when it's cold.
ChichaFermented corn beer, slightly sour, served in gourds (tutumas). Look for chicherías marked with a white flag.

Tip. 1 to 3-day trek with a guide from Sucre, or a day trip by 4x4.

Also here

Crafts and markets Jalq'a textilesRed and black, full of fantastic creatures from the underworld: the weavings of the Jalq'a communities around Maragua are among the most striking in the Andes.