Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HIKES AROUND COROICO
Coroicoissurroundedbylushsubtropicalhillsandvalleysthatoffernumerouspossibilities
for hiking. Although you can do some hikes on your own, it is often safer - and easier - to
go with a guide; they are available from the
tourist information office
on the main plaza.
TO CERRO UCHUMACHI AND THE WATERFALLS
In recent years there have been several robberies and rapes on both the Uchumachi and
waterfalls hikes. Travellers are strongly advised to seek local advice before setting out and
certainly not to attempt either hike alone.
Thehikeup
Cerro Uchumachi
,thehillrisingaboveCoroico, takes abouttwohoursthere
and back. To reach the summit, continue uphill beyond the
Hotel Esmeralda
along a path
marked by the Stations of the Cross, which leads to the El Calvario chapel. From here a
path climbs to the summit, marked by three wooden crosses; there are excellent views.
To reach the waterfalls (
cascadas
), from the chapel, follow the path to your left (if you're
facing uphill) around the hillside; the trip takes three to four hours return.
TO PUENTE MURURATA
A difficult to follow but rewarding hike follows the path that heads down into the valley
to the
Río Coroico
from beside the football pitch. After about an hour's walk downhill the
path hits the main road to Caranavi; turn right and you'll soon reach
Puente Mururata
, a
bridge over the stream of the same name, upstream of which there are some pools where
you can swim. From the other side of Puente Mururata a path climbs to the left of the road
to the peaceful Afro-Yungueño village of
Tocaña
, about a twenty-minute walk away.
THE KORI HUAYKU TRAIL
This new trail (around 8-9hr return) starts from Coroico Viejo, near the settlement of Yo-
losa. Guides can take you through coca fields to the Kori Río Huayku, from where you fol-
low an old Inca trail. There are opportunities to swim and spot monkeys and other wildlife.
La Senda Verde
Just outside Yolosa 7010 5222,
sendaverde.com
.
If you fancy stay-
ing in the area,
La Senda Verde
has accommod
ation i
n lovely cabins and a treehouse, and
also offers a restaurant, pool and animal refuge.
Bs200
TOURS
Thegregariousguidesatthetouristofficeofferarangeofactivities includinghikesupnearby
Cerro Uchamachi
and down to the
Rio Vagantes
in the valley below, and excursions to
Afro-Yungueñovillages like
Tocaña
and
Mururata
.It'salsopossibletogorafting,kayaking
and inner-tubing near Coroico - ask at the tourist office for details.
Fly Over Coroico
No office; telephone only 6069 6300,
energyparagliding.com
.
Offers
tandem paraglider flights (Bs483/$69 for 15min).
