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Takesi Trail Tours Bolivia

Takesi is the ideal journey to start discovering these trails in a slow and progressive way, including Bolivia’s history and ecological wealth.

This is one of the Inca trails, part of a road system that goes into the valleys (Yungas) of what is now the department of La Paz.

It is a beautiful journey in which we are able to see the most diverse landscapes. This extensive road system facilitated the exchange of tropical products with high plateau products. It was there, in the high plateau, where the great local cultures were located.

Along the charming paths, we will discover several Inca ruins and some of other cultures surrounded by exuberant vegetation, which calls to the mind El Dorado.

The trail is located between Murillo (Ventilla) and Sud Yungas (Mina Chojlla) provinces, covering about 50 km. Takesi’s old route was much longer, but today many stretches have been lost due to the lack of preservation or because the undergrowth has swallowed them.

Itinerary

Duratión (3 days / 2 nights )

Day 01

Private transportation to the San Francisco Mine. Ascent to the Takesi Pass at (4,650 meters altitude) and descending then to the town of Takesi , via a magnificent pre-Hispanic trail. Camp overnight at 3,700 meters.

Day 02

Descend along the trail through fields of ferns, many varieties of flowers, dwarf orchids and begonias to the lower warmer altitude.

Day 03

Arrive at the Chojlla Mine before noon and then hike on to the town of Yanacachi . From here, there will be transportation back to La Paz.

Recommendations

This hike is ideal for those who do not want a difficult walk. However, good walking boots are a must.