Tours at Torotoro National Park

Cavern expeditions, hikes, dinosaur footprints

3 to 5 days adventure

The Torotoro National Park is characterized by the beauty of its mountains, its deep canyons, valleys and waterfalls; nonetheless it has become attractive because it is a paradise for the paleontology lovers.

DAY 1: COCHABAMBA – UMAJALANTA´S CAVERN

At 08:00 am our private transportation will pick you up from you hotel to get on our way to Torotoro, located 5 hours away from Cochabamba, the road is now paved until the middle, the rest of the trip is by dirt roads. We arrive to Torotoro for lunch time.

In the afternoon we will register at the Torotoro National Park office and we get ready to get on the way to the Umajalanta Cavern, where we will be able to see stalactites, stalagmites and the blind fishes.

Return to the hotel.

DAY 2: TOROTORO CANYON - “EL VERGEL” WATERFALLS

After breakfast, we begin our day hiking to the Wayllas Hill; there we will get to see hundreds of prints made by different dinosaur species. We will begin a 7 km walk going along the edge of the Torotoro Canyon, on our way we will appreciate more dinosaur prints and very attractive rocky formations. We will make a quick stop at the hanging viewpoint, from where we will see at the distance the red forehead parrots.

We take a break while we enjoy our box lunch, in the meantime you can enjoy the view of the “El Vergel” waterfalls where you can take a bath in its clear water. Hike up hill back to the Canyon´s entrance.

We will visit the Pachamama Wasi Lithic Museum where you can see an extensive fossil and stone formation collection. We end visiting the local handicrafts center where you can buy nice and original handicrafts.

DAY 3: CIUDAD DE ITAS –COCHABAMBA

After breakfast, we get on the road towards “Ciudad de Itas”, where you will see a series of stone formations located over 4000 masl. This “city” is characterized by labyrinths and galleries similar to a gothic city placed in the base of a rock hill.

Caverns link to each other by narrow hallways, stone bridges and you can have the chance to see some of the existing cave paintings.

After lunch return to Cochabamba, where we will arrive at 20:00 approximately.

INCLUDED:

Accommodation at rustic hotels
Local transportation
Guides touristiques locaux
Security equipment
Meals according to itinerary
Entrance tickets

NOT INCLUDED:

Travel insurance
Extra expenses

COMPLETE TOROTORO PROGRAM FROM LA PAZ, 5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS

DAY 1: La Paz - Cochabamba flight, it takes 30 minutes. Reception at the Cochabamba´s Airport. In the afternoon enjoy a city tour visiting the "Plaza 14 de Septiembre", the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastián, Paseo El Prado, The Portales Palace and The Cristo de la Concordia. Night in the city of Cochabamba.

DAY 2: Departure by private transportation to the town of Torotoro, in the afternoon expedition to the Umajalanta Cavern. Night in Torotoro.

DAY 3: Departure after breakfast to observe dinosaur footprints, hike through the Torotoro Canyon and swim in the Vergel Waterfalls. In the afternoon we will visit Chiflon Qaqa and Mushroom Valley.

DAY 4: Excursion to the City of Itas and in the afternoon return to Cochabamba. Dinner in a typical restaurant.

DAY 5: Return flight to La Paz.

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Important:

Access to attractions may be limited during the rainy season, so the roads that access the Torotoro population. The rainy season starts in December and ends in March.