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| These ruins are often referred to as the Machu Picchu of Bolivia. |
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The ruins of Iskanwaya are found on the edge of the Cordillera Real, 250m above the Rio Llica and are believed to be from the Mollu culture dating from 1145AD to 1425AD. This large city was built on 2 platforms, and there are still more than 100 buildings, narrow streets and small plazas. These ruins are often referred to as the Machu Picchu of Bolivia. This cultural tour can be used to acclimatise to the high altitude before attempting any of the other treks or mountains near Sorata or La Paz.
| » Difficulty: 1 easy travelling |
» Number of days: 4 days, 3 nights |
| » Tour starts in La Paz, & ends in La Paz |
» Best time of year: May to November |
| » Season: Dry season: days are mild and nights are cold |
» Highlights: Seeing some of Bolivia’s most well preserved pre Inca ruins. |
Please check the gear list to see what you will need to bring for the trip.
For further general information on Bolivia please also look at our fact file.
Day 1: La Paz (3600m) – Aucapata (2850m)
Leaving La Paz and passing the city of El Alto we will drive across the Altiplano (4000m), with views of the Cordillera Real and Lake Titikaka (3810m). We will pass many small villages as we drive through the Cordillera Muñceas. In this part of Bolivia the people speak Quechua. We will continue to follow the winding roads to the relaxing village of Aucapata.
6 to 7 hours (LD) Hostel
Day 2: Aucapata – Iskanwaya (1450m) – Aucapata
In the morning we will first visit the museum of Iskanwaya which is in the village itself. Here we will see artefacts that have been excavated from the ruins. We will then drive down to the rarely visited ruins of Iskanwaya.
6 to 7 hours (BLD) Hostel
Day 3: Aucapata – Sorata (2700m)
We will drive down to the village of Payayunga where we will need to cross the Rio Llica, following the winding roads we will pass cactus filled valleys. Just before Sorata we will have great views of Ancohuma (6427m) and Illampu (6356m). Arriving early afternoon in Sorata we have time to relax and explore the beautiful village.
7 hours driving (BLD) Hostel
Day 4: Sorata – La Paz
In the morning we can take a drive to the Gruta (Cave) de San Pedro and take a look inside. Later we can look around the quite village of Sorata. After lunch we will drive back across the Altiplano to La Paz.
4 - 5 hours (BL)
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| » Prices include: Professional English speaking guide Meals as mentioned, including drinks at camp meals (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner) 3 nights hostel accommodation (Aucapata and Sorata) All private transport Cook |
| » Not Included: Drinks at restaurant, approximately 4 meals Tips Extra services not mentioned in the program |
| » Prices: Personal gear Personal insurance Drinks at restaurant, approximately 4 meals Tips Special prices for groups of 1 to 3 people. 4 clients or more, price US$465 each. Discounts for large groups. |
| We can also arrange accommodation in La Paz at an additional cost. Please note that you can also add various other tours and treks onto this package, for example climbing Acamani (5666m), or any other tour starting or ending in La Paz or Sorata. Whatever you want to do please contact us and we will tailor make your holiday. |