Peru and Chile Tours

Puno - La Paz. We travel around Lake Titicaca even as we make our means towards Bolivia. After crossing the edge, we continue steadily to travel throughout the scenic Altiplano (high plateau) following the shores of Lake Titicaca. As we carry on our journey we have spectacular views for the surrounding mountains due to the fact roadway winds its way into Los Angeles Paz, 3, 636 metres above sea level.

Constructed on a few hills and considered the world's most beautiful cities, La Paz ended up being created in the basin of a canyon with the snow -capped Mount Illimani when you look at the background. Our hotel is extremely centrally located and it is coming through the city's colourful native street areas like the interesting and suitably known as "witches market'' in which bowler cap wearing ladies in their particular flared skirts sell these types of things as dead kitties and llamas foetuses thought to ward off bad spirits. The primary square, Plaza Murillo, can also be within walking length. The square nevertheless retains its colonial structures including the Presidential Palace. La Paz is possibly the best spot to see a conventional peña show of Andean songs and party where local bands perform time -honoured devices eg zampoñas (pipes) and charangos (ukulele).

Additionally, there are numerous recommended trips offered. You could look at the Moon Valley using its strange rock formations shaped because of the climate. Another fantastic adventure should the emerald green part of Coroico, the gateway to the Bolivian jungle area and a fantastic spot to see sub -tropical plant life and plants. En route you are going to get across a 5, 000 metre high pass before descending to at least one, 300 metres on thin mountain roads bordered by absolute drops. The excursion to Coroico may also be done by hill cycle, because it's downhill almost all just how and extremely exhilarating, however when it comes to fainthearted!