Trekking
Laguna Glacial
- Duration: 4 Days
A mid- and high-mountain trek which starts in Sorata and heads up to a beautiful lagoon fed by a magnificent hanging glacier which travels down from between the mountains Illampu and Jancohuma
Itinerary
DAY ONE
Departure from La Paz to the village of Sorata. The afternoon is spent visiting the subterranean lagoons in the caves of San Pedro. Sleep in hostel accommodation.
DAY TWO
Trek up to the mysterious lagoon Chijllata, at 4,200m where we will set camp.
DAY THREE
High mountain trek which takes us up to the only mountain pass in the area, where we will find abandoned mines and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The Laguna Glacial is our second camp spot, where we will camp at 5,030m.
DAY FOUR
Return by the same route to Sorata, arrival in Sorata late afternoon, and transfer to La Paz
Did you know?
The glacier dropping into Laguna Glacial has receded 50m in the past three years - go and visit it while there's still time!
