Trekking Cordillera Real – Ajwani 4 days, La Paz – Bolivia
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day trek through the stunning Royal Range of Bolivia, beginning in the picturesque Ajwani region, known for its crystal-clear glacial lakes and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Highlights of this trek include:
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Camping by Jurikhota Lagoon, a serene high-altitude lake surrounded by rugged peaks.
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Summiting Pico Austria (5,350 meters), offering one of the best panoramic views of the Cordillera Real.
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Scenic lagoons along the route, such as, Ajwani Lagoon, Jurikhota Lagoon, and Chiarkhota Lagoon – all showcasing the unspoiled beauty of the Bolivian Andes.
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Majestic mountain views, including the iconic Mount Condoriri (shaped like a condor with open wings) and the impressive west face of Huayna Potosí (6,088 meters).
ITINERARY:
8:00 am we will have breakfast
On this day from Jurikhota Lagoon 4700 m. / 15419ft. . We begin hiking by lagoon shore, enjoying the reflection of the mountain in the lagoon. Later we go upward to the turquoise waters of the frozen lagoon 4880 m. / 16010 ft. From there we admire the left wing and the condor shaped head of Condoriri. Then we got to Austria peak 5350 meters / 17552ft . the highest of the trek, and from Autria peak, we can see the entire shape of the Mountain Condoriri,(shape of a Condor with its wings spread wide), Lake Titicaca, the west face of Huayna Potosi, and numerous other peaks of the Cordillera Real. Later we descend to Chiakhota lagoon 4700 m. / 15419ft. . we will set up our camp, at the lagoon shore.
This day hiking time will be 5 – 6 hours (9 km.)
On this day from Chiar Khota Lagoon 4700 m. / 15419ft. . After the breakfast we go direction to Maria Lloco Camp (4700 m. / 15419ft. )
During our trek, we will cross over two passes, the first with an elevation of (5000 m. / 16404 ft) and the second with an elevation of 4900 m. / 16076ft Along the way we will observe the typical fauna and vegetation of the high altiplano.
After around 8 – 9 hours of trekking, we will arrive at our second camp, Maria Llocko (4700 m. / 15419ft. ). Maria Llocko is a scenic spot at the base of the mighty west face of Huayna Potosi and is where we will make our camp .
This day hiking time will be 8 – 9 hours (12 km.)
oday our 3 hours trek will take us from the west side of Huayna Potosi and over a pass of (5100 m. / 16732ft ) After crossing over into the next valley we end the trekking at 10:30 am. the car will take us to La Paz City.
The tour will end at 12:30 pm aproximatly.
