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!
3 days on the spot.
Private transport
variable
English speaking driver and spanish speaking local guide
From 3'600 to 4'300 meters
All year
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
07:00
Caluyo community
Lunch/dinner
4'300 meters
5 hours
3 hours
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
08:00
Chari Community
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
From 3'600 to 4'100 meters
/
5 hours
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