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Takesi Trekking “The Inka Trail”


Explore the famous Palca canyon, a product of millions of years of erosion. Crossing the most beautiful mountains of the Andes, we descend to the humid and subtropical areas of the Yungas. The trek goes through various ecological steps, and beauty is found with each change of scenery and lost indigenous villages in the mountains.

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Duration: 3 Days / 2 nights
Code: takesi
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It is also known as the "Camino del Inca", it is one of the most popular treks in the Andes. The road was used by the Aymara culture of Tiwanaku, the Inkas as well as the Spanish in the Colonial era. The trail is an important step through the Cordillera Real of the Andes, between the Altiplano and the wet region of "Los Yungas".

Difficulty: Moderate


Day 1.- Departing from La Paz heading towards the guardian mountain of the city, Mt. Illimani. As we approach this mountain, its size becomes more and more impressive. The trek starts at the San Francisco mine, and we make our way over a mountain pass at 4.600 meters above sea level. In the afternoon we will arrive to the village of Takesi. Camping at 3.700m.


Day 2.- After a good breakfast we start descending from Takesi Village to Pongo. We will be able to observe the stunning Quimsa Chata river. Lunch in the open air in the Kakapi area. App. 5-6 hours walk. Camping near the village of Pongo, 2.000m.

Day 3.- From Pongo to the Chojlla Mine 2280 m.a.s.l. We start by descending to Takesi River for around two hours, and then climb up until we reach the Chojlla mine. The mine is run by co-operatives, it is possible to observe the working conditions of the mine workers. Our trekking finishes at this stage and our vehicle will be waiting to drive us back to La Paz.

INCLUDES:
Exclusive transportation (Round Trip).
Professional tour guide (English speaking guide).
Full meals breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Camping gear, mattress, sleeping bag (at request $5 per night).

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Explore the famous Palca canyon, a product of millions of years of erosion. Crossing the most beautiful mountains of the Andes, we descend to the humid and subtropical areas of the Yungas. The trek goes through various ecological steps, and beauty is found with each change of scenery and lost indigenous villages in the mountains.
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