El Choro Trek, from la Paz

available from April to October, from 2 persons

One of the most popular downhill treks in Bolivia and achievable by nearly everybody. A shame to miss if time allows you the luxury of experiencing this fabulous and sometimes demanding adventure. Walk in the steps of the Inca from a barren 4,900m down a beautifully preserved stone path into the subtropical vegetation of the Yungas, where you’ll see citrus & banana trees, coffee and coca plantations, colorful birds and butterflies and if your extremely lucky you’ll catch a glimpse of the elusive spectacled bear staring back at you. Expect to get your feet wet in the pristine waterfall-fed stream crossings and bring a photo to show to the crazy old Japanese man in exchange for a spot to set up camp in his garden. Ending in the town of Chairo you can choose to stay in the lovely tropical town of Coroico or return directly to La Paz.

Departure from La Paz  until La Cumbre at 4770 Mt .Starting from this location, the trek will continue until the Apacheta Pass at 4900 Mt .After this Pass, there will be a spectacular descent for about 7 hours from the high Puna Grasslands to the cloud forest or yungas, passing the Chukara small village at 3750 Mt . and later arriving to the Challapampa Camp at 2800 Mt in the afternoon. Lunch along the way. Dinner and overnight at Challapampa

You will pass through one of the few untouched cloud forest left in Bolivia, protected by the cotapata National Park. The trail descend through narrow valleys showing more trees, orchids, bromeliads and larger cloud forest trees. Colourful birds and butterflies could be seen. This habitat is home of the Spectacled bear, rarely seen by visitors. Lunch along the way. After approximately another 7 h descend, you will reach the Rio Jucumarini Camp at 2600 Mt .Dinner and overnight.

The trek continues down the Rio Jucumarini valley where forests are more developed. The vegetation will be showing more vegetation with lovely larger canopies adorned by bromeliads, mosses and orchids. Bird life is more abundant. After another 6-7 hour walk you will finally reach Chairu at 1400Mt . Transfer by car to coroico. Trip back to La Paz. Private transport is available if requested for the pick up from Chairu and later transfer to La Paz.

• Private transportation, La-Paz – La Cumbre
• Transportation Chairo - Coroico, Coroico - La Paz
• Professional guide
• A cook, breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Tent

Not Included

• Personal equipment
• Personal medical kit
• Entrance fee Bs.10
• Personal porter

• Light, warm clothing
• Trekking boots
• Sunglasses
• Sun block (high factor)
• Waterproof jacket
• Sleeping bag
• Insect repellent (high DEET content)
• Photocopy of passport

Optional

• Camera
• Binoculars
• Pocket knife