Multiple Tour
Multiple Tour
Multiple Tour
CITY TOUR
On this city tour, we’ll visit and learn about the history of La Paz, including: the Church of San Francisco, Calle de las Brujas, the Palacio Quemado, Calle Jaén, the Valley of the Moon and the cable cars.
Copacabana
Copacabana is a town and municipality in Bolivia, and the capital of the province of Manco Kapac in the department of La Paz. It lies on the shores of Lake Titicaca at an altitude of approximately 3,841 metres above sea level, making it one of the country’s main tourist destinations and centres of pilgrimage.
Here is a detailed description of its key features:
Meaning and History Etymology
- The name comes from the Aymara phrase Qupa qhawa-na, which means "lookout point of the idol" or "view of the lake."
- Origin: It was originally inhabited by the Aymara people, then conquered by the Incas (who considered it a sacred site near the sunrise), and finally by the Spanish.
Religious and Cultural Attractions
- Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana: An imposing white building in Moorish and Renaissance styles that houses the Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of Bolivia. It's famous for the "Blessing of Vehicles," where owners decorate their cars with flowers to be blessed.
- Calvary Hill: A pilgrimage site where visitors climb following the Stations of the Cross. It offers the most famous panoramic view of the city and the best sunsets over the lake.
Nature and Archaeological Tourism
Copacabana is the main starting point for exploring the sacred islands:
- Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun): Considered the birthplace of the Inca civilization. It is home to sites such as the "Sacred Rock," the Pilkokaina Palace, and the Inca Staircase.
- Isla de la Luna (Island of the Moon): Known for the Temple of the Virgins of the Sun (Iñak Uyu).
- Gorge of the Inca (Pachataka): An ancient pre-Hispanic astronomical observatory located on Kesanani Hill.
Gastronomy
- Gastronomy: The emblematic dish is fresh trout from Lake Titicaca, served in various ways at the waterfront stalls and local restaurants.
COMMUNITY TOUR
Tuni Condoriri
Tuni is a small Aymara village in the Cordillera Real of the Andes, located at almost 4,450 meters above sea level near Lake Titicaca. It is an accessible place for lovers of high-altitude trekking.
Day 1
TUNI /CORDILLERA REAL
Visit to the village and participation in preparing lunch according to local methods: dried llama meat, mutton, quinoa, chuño (freeze-dried potatoes), and local herbs, alongside the women of the village.
After lunch, a local guide will take you on a walk through the Condoriri massif to show you the medicinal and nutritious plants used by the Aymara people.
Day 2
INTERCAMBIO CON LA COMUNIDAD
In the morning we can accompany the llamas to their grazing grounds and share in other aspects of village life. We can visit the tiny tin mine located at over 4,500 meters above sea level. Another option is to go fishing in a nearby lagoon.
Day 3
OPCIONAL
It is optional for those who wish to continue the multi-peak tour. We head to the Condoriri base camp and continue with the tours (Pico Austria, Pequeño Alpamayo, Cabeza de Cóndor, Huayna Potosí or Chachacomani – optional), and then we head to the highest peak in the Cordillera Real, Illimani. The multi-peak tour ends with a visit to Sajama, the highest mountain in Bolivia.
For those who do not wish to climb to high altitudes, we will share more activities related to village life, learn about children’s education, community rituals and beliefs, and return to La Paz.
TOUR DURATION
This multi-peak tour lasts between 16, 20, and 24 days, depending on the climbers.
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