Article El Choro trek
Over Andes along the Inca trail
The most famous Bolivian trek leading along the old inca trail is El Choro. Within just a few days you pass several vegetation bands from Altiplano upland plateau, through the main Andean ridge overlooking the glacier-covered mountains, alpine meadows with scanty vegetation, misty Yungas to sultry jungle with hummingbirds flying around. In addition, you will enjoy this trek virtually alone, because surprisingly very few tourists undertake it.
Day 1
Crossing of the Andes
Already the first day of the trek is very rich in experiences and in changes of the landscape around you. After driving from La Paz to the pass Cumbre awaits you a short ascent to the mountain ridge and then for the rest of the day, just endless descent down.
Hike La Cumbre - Apacheta Chucura
Start of El Choro trek
El Choro trek 1: Start of El Choro trek is at the highest point of the road from La Paz to Coroico – in La Cumbre pass (4 660 m asl). From here awaits you a relatively short ascent to the pass Chucura (4 870 m asl) with magnificent views and then just infinite descent. continue reading
Hike Apacheta Chucura - Samana Pampa
Across Cordillera Real
El Choro trek 2: After you get to the pass Apacheta Chucura and enjoy the views, awaits you very long descent into the depths of the valley leading to the village Challapampa more than two altitude kilometers below you. You will leave high mountain landscape with Ilama fences within a few hours and get to the edge of the wet foggy forest Yungas. continue reading
Hike Samaňa Pampa - Challapampa
The beginning of Yungas
El Choro trek 3: From the Inca ruins in Samana Pampa (4 040 m asl) still continue along the paved Inca trail down the valley. There is more greenery with decreasing altitude and in the afternoon also misty clouds so typical for Yungas. Pass through the small village Chucura (3 640 m asl) and after another hour walk you finally arrive to Challapampa (2 640 m asl), which is 2,200 meters lower than the pass Apacheta Chucura. continue reading
2 to 3 day
Walk in the jungle of Yungas
The second day of El Choro trek will certainly test your stamina. Although this phase is not longer than 20 km, but its profile and very hot muggy weather will soon tire you. On the third day awaits you final descent into Chairo, or rather to the road number 3.
Hike Challapampa - Sandillani
Long and tiring walk through the jungle
El Choro trek 4: The second day of the trek El Choro is very tiring. The Inca trail leads through damp jungle up and down, surpassing side valleys. Along the way, however, you will enjoy a nice tropical vegetation, cute hummingbirds and also beautiful views of the surrounding hills and canyons. The most beautiful and famous views are at the end of the village Sandillani, especially at sunrise. continue reading
Hike Sandillani - Chairo - Ruta 3
The last stage of El Choro trek
El Choro trek 5: Comparing with the previous day, the third and final day of El Choro trek is absolutely relaxing. You can expect only the descent to Chairo, or if you do not want to pay exorbitant transportation to Pacallo, then to the main road number 3. The most beautiful is the beginning of the day – sunrise in the camp Sandillani, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the lighted mountain ridges. continue reading
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