Pacha Trek

Set off on an original trek in one of Bolivia’s most mysterious regions, the wild and little-known Cordillera Apolobamba, a real hidden treasure. Let yourself be surprised by its fauna, flora and inhabitants… Meet the communities of the Kallawayas people, famous in Bolivia for their knowledge of plants. Learn about plants and their uses from these mysterious healers, visit various sacred sites and perform the ‘Challa’ ritual. Share a traditional Bolivian meal called apthapi. Enjoy a moment of relaxation in the thermal baths of Charazani and visit the warm and peaceful community of Santiago de Okola, nestled in a splendid bay dominated by a hill called the Sleeping Dragon, on the shores of Lake Titicaca… A unique community experience to discover Bolivia’s ancestral beliefs and traditions!

Overview :

Length of stay :

3 days on the spot.

Transport :

Private transport

Entry of the sites :

variable

Guide :

English speaking driver and spanish speaking local guide

Altitude of the journey:

From 3'600 to 4'300 meters

Best moment of year :

All year

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Steps and highlights:

Main steps:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

The trip in video:

Pacha Trek

Highlights:

  • A visit to the sacred archaeological site of Chullpapata, where you will share an apthapi, a typical picnic lunch
  • An exceptional view of the Apolobamba mountain range
  • Visit to the various Cabildos, sacred places, and perform the challa, a ritual performed by the Kallawayas in these places
  • Charazani thermal baths

Day 1 : LA PAZ / COMMUNITY OF QUTAPAMPA / HIKE TO CALUYO / OVERNIGHT IN THE COMMUNITY OF CALUYO

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Departure :

07:00

Accommodation :

Caluyo community

Meals included :

Lunch/dinner

Altitude :

4'300 meters

Time of transport :

5 hours

Walking time :

3 hours

LA PAZ / COMMUNITY OF QUTAPAMPA / HIKE TO CALUYO / OVERNIGHT IN THE COMMUNITY OF CALUYO

Prise en charge lieu de rendez-vous à La Paz en début de matinée. Environ 5 heures de route avant d’arriver dans la communauté de Qutapampa, repas à l’auberge communautaire ou vous pourrez aussi visiter le petit musée. Ensuite, vous partirez à pied jusqu’à la communauté de Caluyo, en chemin, vous verrez différentes lagunes comme celle de Suraqucha, et vous pourrez observer les différents oiseaux de la région. Vous participerez aussi à un rituel dédié à la Pachamama, la terre mère. Vous pourrez aussi, si vous le souhaitez, vous faire lire l'avenir dans les feuilles de coca par un Yatiri. Installation à l’auberge communautaire de Caluyo et repas.

Special information :
Ascent: -450m Distance: 8km

Day 2 : HIKE TO CHULLPAPATA / APTHAPI / CABILDOS / WOOL DEMONSTRATION / CHARI COMMUNITY / CAMPFIRE

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Departure :

08:00

Accommodation :

Chari Community

Meals included :

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Altitude :

From 3'600 to 4'100 meters

Time of transport :

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Walking time :

5 hours

HIKE TO CHULLPAPATA / APTHAPI / CABILDOS / WOOL DEMONSTRATION / CHARI COMMUNITY / CAMPFIRE

Depart in the morning after breakfast for a hike to the Chullpapata archaeological site. En route, you can take part in work in the fields, sowing seeds or harvesting potatoes depending on the season. On arrival at the Chullpapata site, your guide will explain the importance of the site to the Kallawayas and the ceremonies that took place there. Unfortunately, we do not know the exact date of construction or which civilisation built it. However, we do know that it was a burial site. You will then share an apthapi with your guide in the ruins, with a magnificent view over the valley. The apthapi is a kind of picnic, often consisting of llama meat, chuños, tuntas, potatoes and fried cheese. Then it's back down to the community of Chari. In the afternoon, a local woman will give you a demonstration of local handicrafts, and you'll be able to admire some beautiful pieces such as ponchos and hats typical of the region. You can ask to be shown the various medicines made by the Kallawayas from local plants. If you feel like it, you can also ask for a private consultation, so that your future can be read in the coca leaves.

Special information :
Ascent: +100/-550 Distance: 7km

Day 3 : THERMAL BATHS / RETURN TO LA PAZ WITH STOPOVER AT LAKE TITICACA

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Departure :

07:00

Accommodation :

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Meals included :

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Altitude :

From 3'600 to 3'800 meters

Time of transport :

5 hours

Walking time :

20 minutes

THERMAL BATHS / RETURN TO LA PAZ WITH STOPOVER AT LAKE TITICACA

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