Bolivia
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Landlocked Bolivia lies in the southern half of South America. It is bordered to the north by Brazil, to the west by Chile and Peru and to the south and east by Argentina and Paraguay. The Bolivian Altiplano is a high plateau that encompasses the Cordillera Real, the Andean range with peaks over 6,000m offering fabulous trekking. Teams may also visit the Highland Valleys east of La Paz, the Yungas, the jungle lowlands of the Amazon Basin, the expansive Salt Flats of the South or the Eastern Lowlands, the gateway to the diverse Amboro National Park. These contrasting environments make Bolivia an excellent destination for a team that not only wants to trek at altitude and head into the jungle but also wants to appreciate one of the strongest indigenous Indian cultures in Latin America. |
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Teams can either arrive in or depart from La Paz or Santa Cruz, and therefore thoroughly experience the geographical diversity of the Bolivia’s beautiful terrain. Bolivia is one of the more adventurous destinations in South America, and anyone who joins an expedition to this fascinating country, will remember their experience for many years to come.
Some possible expedition objectives are given below, please note these may alter between now and your expedition. The Expedition Program Manager for Bolivia will agree a suitable expedition itinerary for you, to best match the abilities and aspirations of your team.
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Acclimatisation
There are several day treks near La Paz and around Lake Titicaca which enable the team to acclimatise properly before commencing the main trekking phase. Alternatively, from Santa Cruz, the team can head to the village of Samaipata which is a great starting point to explore Amboro National park.
Main Trekking phase
Northern Bolivia - Cordillera Real & Apolobamba
The trekking possibilities in Bolivia are unrivalled in South America. Teams may choose to complete a high altitude trek traversing great ranges or to walk along one of the old Inca Trails. They may decide to tackle a trek that starts off in the high Altiplano before dropping down into the fertile valleys of the Yungas.
Central Highlands - Torotoro National Park
Teams may choose to trek in the relatively untouched Central Highlands of Bolivia. This area boasts unexplored caves, where dinosaur footprints and fossils are still visible, the Inca ruins of Llama Chaqui, as well as ancient Batea Cocha cave paintings many millions of years old.
The Amazon Rainforest
Teams can head to Rurrenabaque and Villa Tunari, both serve as a staging post for jungle exploration. The surrounding rainforest and pampa supports Amazonian wildlife in relatively large numbers, with the tropical resort of Villa Tunari, east of Cochabamba, offering teams a unique opportunity to visit an animal rehabilitation centre.
Projects
Projects could include working in rural schools in Samaipata near Santa Cruz, or undertaking basic construction work in orphanages and street children centres in and around the capital La Paz.
Rest and Relaxation
After a demanding itinerary there are a number of options for a period of rest and a chance to see some of Bolivia’s more unusual sights. From Lake Titicaca, which is the highest navigable lake in the world, you can explore the Island of the Sun, which is where the Incas believe their empire originated from.
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