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Visiting Bolivia is a unique, unforgettable and authentic experience. Bolivia is one of the most diverse countries in the world, both in cultural and ethnic terms as well as in bio-diversity. The human richness of its inhabitants is made up of more than thirty native ethnic groups (Guarani, Ayoreo, Moxeño, Aymara, Quechua) , mestizos, Europeans, Japanese, Mennonites, Afro-Bolivians and some other minorities. And if additionally, you wish to see the diversity of cultural expressions, dances, costumes or culinary variety, the list is interminable.

If you are interested in nature at its wildest, most diverse, harsh, solitary and surprising, throughout the country you will find fascinating places. More than 16% of Bolivia 's territory is classed as protected, whether as national parks, or in other categories of protected areas.


Bolivia ranks sixth as the country with greatest diversity in birds, eighth in reptiles, tenth in mammals and eleventh in higher plants. Even without coastal scenery, Bolivia is a member of a select club of countries which offer a sampling of most of the natural riches of the entire world. In fact, the country is blessed with a great variety of ecosystems such as tropical forests, Andean mountains, valleys, pampas, Chaco , Pantanal etc.

The authenticity of the folklore, the untouched scenery, the many national parks, the tranquillity one feels while travelling, are some of the many advantages of travelling in Bolivia, in the heart of South America, the summary of the continent.

Bolivia trekking
 

Bolivia is a country of great natural wealth and diversity. It boasts world class mountain ranges, barren highlands plains, lush subtropical valleys and vast expanses of tropical rain forest and grasslands. Few places can offer such varied and challenging trekking opportunities. The combination of the elements makes Bolivia a beautiful country with a rich culture and stunning mountain ranges.

There are more than 1000 peaks over 16.500ft (5.000m) and preserved roads climbing over 16.830ft (5.100m) passes. The bolivian plateau is the only one of its kind in the world. The wide variations in terrain, altitude and climate make Bolivian wildlife extraordinary diverse. As for the weather, Bolivia is incredibly stable. You will find greta climbing under blue skies throughout most of the dry season. The Altiplano and the peaks of Los Andes dominate western Bolivia. With 60 percent of the country`s population living there, most of the treks will start in the Altiplano.







Bolivia Climbing
 

This mountain range begins in Peru and goes to the Southeast, leaning to the South on the highland of Lula at 4300m/14,330ft and to the North on the Amazonian jungle at 900m/3000ft. The National Park of Ulla Ulla is one of the most important of South America and extends along 2310miles. Rich wild life and cultural wealth are some of Apolobamba´s highlights.

Although this range its not too far from La Paz (578miles), the fact that we have to follow a dirt road in bad conditions make the drive almost 10 hours long. We will climb Cuchillo Peak to acclimatize and the Apolobamba highest peak Chaupi Orco to finish. Cuchillo Peak 18700ft It is a pretty mountain located in the middle of mining land. This is a zone of golden mines where we will find some small mining communities, some still active and another abandoned.

Chaupi Orco 19950ft It is the highest mountain of the Apolobamba mountain range. More than a mountain is a massif since is formed by 5 summits, all reaching up to 6000 m/19,800ft. The approach deserves a visit by itself, it is the best way to visit this remote Andean area.

   
 
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