Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The stretch of eerie, cactus-strewn badlands around Mallasa is known as the
Valle de la
Luna
. Scarred by deep canyons and strange formations of clay and rock carved by seasonal
rains into pinnacles resembling church organ pipes, the valley is a popular excursion from
the city and, at less than 3500m makes a pleasant area for a half-day walk, though if you're
travelling in the Bolivian highlands for any length of time, you may find the scenery here
rather tame by comparison. There's now an entry charge (as well as an
artesanía
shop and
a subterranean information centre illuminating the valley's geology), payable at the kiosk on
the left, on the road that switches back to the right from the roundabout; look out for the flags
of the adjacent golf course, predictably dubbed the world's highest.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT
VALLE DE LA LUNA
; BOLIVIAN FOOTBALL FAN;
MERCADO DE
