3 Day TrekThis is a more challenging trek that allows you to experience a lot more. As with the two day trek, you will have the opportunity to enjoy magnificent views along pre-Hispanic trails, explore the spectacular crater of Maragua and then onto the amazing dinosaur footprints.
We start day one by riding a micro to the outskirts of Sucre and then a camion to Chataquila, where we visit a lovely stone chapel dedicated to the Virgin and enjoy the view back towards Sucre. We begin trekking just after midday down the famous pre-Hispanic route known as The Inca Trail.
We eat lunch at a mirador with views above the unique, naturally formed crater of Maragua. After lunch, we continue down the trail past the aqueduct which supplies Sucre’s water and then follow the Ravelo River past magnificent rock formations to Socobamba and the suspension bridge. After crossing the river, we head up past waterfalls and spectacular rock strata.
At the top, we look back at the western face of the Cordillera and then on to the amazing Crater de Maragua, one of the most impressive and beautiful landscapes in all of Bolivia. Here, we have the option of camping or staying in houses of the local community.
We arise at dawn and eat breakfast before heading west to rise up out of the crater and enjoy magnificent views back over the entire crater. Behind the crater, we pass picturesque valleys on the way to the incredible dinosaur footprint site Ninu Mayu where we also have lunch.
After lunch, we follow another large valley past farmhouses and small villages to our campsite for the night high above the Pilcomayo River with magnificent views along the valley.
In the morning we follow breakfast with a short hike to Purunkilla where we have time to interact with the curious local children before we catch another local bus or camion back over the Cordillera de Los Frailes and past Cerro Obispo to Sucre.
450 Bolivianos ($64 USD) camping
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3 Day TrekThis trek is for those with enough time to see a little more. As with the two day trek, you will have the opportunity to enjoy magnificent views along pre-Hispanic trails and then explore the spectacular crater of Maragua.
We start day one as per the two day trek with a micro to the outskirts of Sucre and then a camion to Chataquila, which sits atop the Cordillera de los Frailes. We visit a lovely stone chapel dedicated to the Virgin and enjoy the view back towards Sucre. We begin trekking just after midday down the famous pre-Hispanic route known as The Inca Trail. We eat lunch at a mirador with views above the unique, naturally formed crater of Maragua. After lunch, we continue down the trail past the aqueduct which supplies Sucre’s water and then to the small village of Chaunaca on the River Ravelo where we stay for the night. Here, we have the option of camping or staying in houses of the local community.
After Breakfast and an optional swim, we walk past magnificent rock formations along the river to Socobamba. We cross the river via the suspension bridge and head up past waterfalls and spectacular rock strata with views of the river and the distant Inca Trail. At the top, we look back at the western face of the Cordillera and then on to the amazing Crater of Maragua, one of the most impressive and beautiful landscapes in all of Bolivia. We’ll have the opportunity to stand above La Garganta del Diablo, the waterfall known as the Devil’s Throat, and then enter the cave which is his mouth, La Boca del Diablo. We stay the night in the village of Maragua in the heart of the crater where we may have the opportunity to observe the famous textiles being created.
We arise at dawn and eat breakfast before heading off southwards passing through tranquil and very photogenic villages. We then rise up out of the crater and gain beautiful views back over the entire crater. From the top of the crater, we then head down through a picturesque valley, past waterfalls and farmhouses to Quilla Quilla where the famous indigenous rebel leader Tomas Katari was executed. From here we catch a bus or camion back over the Cordillera de Los Frailes and past Cerro Obispo to Sucre.
450 Bolivianos ($64 USD) camping
500 Bolivianos ($72 USD) with cabin
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2 Day TrekThis is the ultimate way to experience the famous Tarabuco markets. Why just take the bus when you can also enjoy a magnificent hike and experience village life?
We leave Sucre on Saturday morning and head up between the twin peaks on the road to Tarabuco. We arrive in this beautiful and historic town around mid morning and meet our local guide.
We then head out of town past the cemetery along trails which have been used by the locals for centuries. As we ascend the valley, we have great views back over Tarabuco, with its mountains and fertile surrounding plains.
Along the trail we learn about the local flora and visit sites where fossils abound. Our lunch spot is on a ridge overlooking a picturesque and tranquil valley. After lunch, we meander down into the valley to Pisili, our destination for the day.
The afternoon involves football with the eager local children as well as learning all about village life. You can observe the famous textiles being created and bread baked in the traditional earth ovens. You may even have an opportunity to dig potatoes for dinner.
We eat delicious traditional food in the local’s houses and learn about the history and culture in Quechua village life. The children are willing helpers as we set up our tents for the night.
In the morning, we are again fortunate to have their help to pack up before a great breakfast with the family. Then it’s time to get back on the road.
We return to Tarabuco along a different route through a lush valley, alongside the locals and their donkeys carrying their goods to the famous market.
Once there, you’ll have time to shop around and enjoy this wonderful town before lunch in the central market and the journey back to Sucre.
350 Bolivianos ($50 USD)
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2 Day TrekThis trek allows you to enjoy magnificent views as you walk along pre-Hispanic trails and then explore the spectacular crater of Maragua.
On day one, we leave the office and travel with the locals firstly in a micro to the outskirts of Sucre and then in a camion to Chataquila, which sits atop the Cordillera de los Frailes. We visit a lovely stone chapel dedicated to the Virgin and take in the view back towards Sucre. We then begin trekking just after midday down the famous pre-Hispanic route known as The Inca Trail.
We eat lunch at a mirador with views above the unique, naturally formed crater of Maragua. After lunch, we continue down to the bottom of the trail and then follow the River Ravelo past magnificent rock formations to Socobamba and the suspension bridge. After crossing the river, we head up past waterfalls and spectacular rock strata.
At the top, we look back at the western face of the Cordillera and then on to the amazing Crater of Maragua, one of the most impressive and beautiful landscapes in all of Bolivia. Here, we have the option of camping or staying in houses of the local community.
We arise at dawn and eat breakfast before heading off southwards passing through tranquil and very photogenic villages. We then rise up out of the crater and gain beautiful views back over the entire crater.
From the top of the crater, we then head down through a picturesque valley, past waterfalls and farmhouses to Quilla Quilla where the famous indigenous rebel leader Tomas Katari was executed. From here we catch a bus or camion back over the Cordillera de Los Frailes and past Cerro Obispo to Sucre.
350 Bolivianos ($50 USD)
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2 Day TrekThis trek allows you to enjoy magnificent views as you walk along pre-Hispanic trails and then explore the ancient rock paintings of Incamachay and Pumamachay.
We leave the office and travel with the locals firstly in a micro to the outskirts of Sucre and then in a camion to Chataquila, which sits atop the Cordillera de los Frailes. We visit a lovely stone chapel dedicated to the Virgin and take in the view back towards Sucre. We then begin trekking just after midday down the famous pre-Hispanic route known as The Inca Trail.
We eat lunch at a mirador with views above the unique, naturally formed crater of Maragua.
We arise at dawn and eat breakfast before heading up towards the caves that house the rock paintings.
After breakfast we explore the caves that house the paintings and learn about their significance. Then we hike up to the top of the range and back to Chataquila and transport to Sucre.
350 Bolivianos ($50 USD)
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1 Day TrekThis trek is especially for those who want to experience the most of Sucre in a short time. View Sucre’s world famous dinosaur footprints site Cal Orck’o, and then hike to the beautiful 7 Waterfalls.
Then it’s time to hike. We walk down into a deep river valley and have lunch in a shady spot overlooking the river. After lunch we follow the river all the way to the waterfalls where you can take a refreshing dip, explore or just relax by the pools.
We return to Sucre via a short walk up to Alegria and a micro back into town.
150 Bolivianos ($21 USD)
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