We recommend this short classic trek to all those having a short stay in La Paz and for climbers that have finished their expeditions. At first, we see a typical landscape of high mountains and then finish in the sub-tropical Yungas, the whole time following an ancient trail made in pre-inca times.

CLASSICAL TREK

1. day. TAKESI.- Departure by car to San Francisco mine located at the foot of snow-covered Takesi mountain. (2 hour journey, 42 kms).

We start our trek walking up an ancient trail which is still well preserved. It is possibile to see ancient constructions which have almost dissapeared. After a 1 and half hour walk we reach the pass (4.650 m.). In the next 4 hours we will descend to lower and warmer places. Camp near Takesi village.

2. day. CACAPI.- We walk down to sub-tropical green forests. Camp near Cacapi.

3. day. RETURN.- A 3 hour walk to arrive at Chojlla, an important mining center. After a lunch we return to La Paz by car. 5 hour drive to La Paz.

 

VARIATION IN 2 DAYS

Difficulty: 2

1. day. DEPARTURE.- By car to San Francisco mine.
2. day. CHOJLLA MINE + RETURN.- 7 hour walk to Chojlla mine. Return to La Paz by car. 5 hours