La Paz & Around - Bolivia - page 145

6044-III . To return to La Paz, follow the road for 2km up over Paso Huni and then for an-
other 1.5km downhill to Apaña, where you'll catch up with regular micros and trufis re-
turning to the city.
Getting There & Away
To get here, take minibus 42 (it must also say Uni) from Plaza Humboldt in Zona Sur. Ask
the driver to drop you here.
Cañón de Palca
The magnificent Palca Canyon (marked on topo sheets as Quebrada Chua Kheri) brings a
slice of Grand Canyon country to the dramatic badland peaks and eroded amphitheaters
east of La Paz. A walk through this gorge makes an ideal day hike from La Paz. Note: go
only in groups as assaults on single hikers at the time of research have been reported here.
Check the safety status before setting out.
A good, safe alternative is to head out with La Paz on Foot ( Click here ) , which offers
excellent guided day hikes through the canyon (US$45 per person including transportation
and lunch).
Sleeping & Eating
Palca is a pleasant, basic town located relatively close to the exit of the canyon. It has a
simple hostal (r per person B$20-40) , which offers set meals and is popular with Bolivian
tourists on weekends. Alternatively, you can camp around Palca or nearby Ventilla. Be-
ware of the badly polluted surface water, and ask permission before you set your tent up
in a field or pasture.
Huni is a small town above the entrance to Cañón de Palca. It has a store selling basic
supplies, including bottled water and snack foods, and also provides Bolivian set-menu
meals at lunchtime.