Article Trip to Tupiza
A trip to the wild west of Bolivia
Almost in the very south of Bolivia you will find the small town of Tupiza (2,970 m above sea level), which is the center of an interesting area nicknamed the Wild West of Bolivia. Here you will find beautiful red-colored rocks, wild canyons and large cacti. An ideal starting point for a number of nice hiking tours or horseback riding
Tupiza - Plaza Independencia
The center of Tupiza is a square and park in one of the Plaza Independencia. Here you will also find the most important monument of the city – the Cathedral. Through some streets you can see the local rock formations.
Heart of Jesus
The viewpoint just north of the city center is a little desolate Corazón de Jesús. However, the view of the surrounding rocks is very nice
Cerro Jurcuma - Amazing view of Tupiza
If you want not only to have Tupiza in the palm of your hand, cross the river over the bridge, walk to the eastern suburbs of Tupiza and climb Cerro Jurcuma (3,130 m above sea level).
Inca Canyon - Puerta del Diablo
The most famous all-day hike from Tupiza is the crossing of the Inca canyon with the famous Puerta del Diablo
Quebrada Palala and Sillar
Quebrada Palala is really extensive and you will find unlimited possibilities of exploring the side canyons and rock formations without meeting a live animal.
Hike to Quebrada Palala
Valley of rock formations
One of the most popular trips from Tupiza is a hike to the valley quebrada Palala in the northwest of the town. You will see here an incredible number of different weathered rock towers rising above the wide rocky river bottom. A number of other smaller valleys turn from the valley, so there is countless number of possibilities for exploring the local area. Just be sure to take plenty of water and food with you as there will definitely not be any food stalls along the way. continue reading
Tube Sillar trek
A wilderness not far from Tupiza
You will definitely not find this beautiful hike over the Palala Valley in any Bolivian guide, yet it offers wonderful views of the rock town of El Sillar. In addition, you will experience a drop of adventure in a completely deserted landscape full of small canyons and weathered rock towers. If you set off lightly and have to return to Tupiza that day, set off very soon, so that you can return in the light. This tour is definitely not suitable for lonely tourists, if something happens to you you will not call. continue reading
Palquiza
South of Tupiza you will find another interesting place – the village of Palquiza surrounded by another row of red rocks
Devil's Bridge
A beautiful place where the river made its way through the red ridge
Stone tree
A few kilometers north of Tupiza, just off the main road towards Uyuni is a super rock formation – Árbol de Piedra. In addition, there are huge calculus around it as a bonus
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