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Cars 4 Rental Guide To Activities in  Bolivia

An increasing number of local and international tour operators offer customised adventure tours to Bolivia, with a strong focus on trekking, mountaineering, ecotourism, and wildlife and jungle tours. For further information, contact the Viceministerio de Turismo (see Contact Addresses section). Trekking: Bolivia’s large range of geographical regions and climates makes for an exceptional variety of ecosystems, flora and fauna. There are currently 10 national parks and 8 protected areas, as well as another dozen or so areas that are being re-evaluated for park or protected area status. La Paz is the most popular starting point for trekking excursions, many of which follow ancient Inca routes through the Cordillera Real and end up in the Yungas - an area of deep valleys that separates the high Andes from the Amazon basin. Well-known trekking routes include the La Cumbre to Coroico trail (3 days); the Taquesi route through the Cordillera Real (2 days), also known as the Inca Trail; and the El Camino de Oro route (6 days) starting at Sorata and ending at the Ro Tipuani gold fields. Good maps of Bolivia can be obtained from the Instituto Geogrfico Militar in La Paz and other major cities. Back to Top Jungle tours: Most treks to the Amazon jungle start from Rurrenabaque (235km/145 miles northeast of La Paz). Typical jungle trips include a motorised canoe trip up the rivers Beni and Tuichi, with rainforest walks and camping en route. Most tours are led by local guides who have an intimate knowledge of the indigenous plants and wildlife (which includes hundreds of species of tropical birds). Further popular itineraries for treks in the Amazon region include expeditions to the pampas (good for wildlife viewing); the remote Parque Nacional Noel Kempff; and river trips along the Ro Mamor. Back to Top Mountaineering: The best opportunities are in the Cordillera Real, which has several peaks above 5000m (14,500ft). Climbing excursions (complete with mules, porters and guides) can also be booked in Sorata, which is set in a beautiful valley with an abundance of trees and flowers. Mountain bike tours are also available (website: www.hoodoobiketours.com). Back to Top Skiing: At an altitude of 5486m (18,000ft), Mount Chacaltaya (55km/35 miles from La Paz) is reputedly the world’s highest ski resort. Visitors should note, however, that lift and accommodation facilities are fairly basic and that low oxygen levels and icy snow often make for difficult conditions. The best time to attempt skiing here is from April to June. Back to Top Fishing: Bolivia is reputed to offer some of the best lake fishing in the world, especially for trout. Back to Top

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