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National park in Bolivia
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Torotoro National Park is a small national park in the Potosí department of Bolivia among the eastern mountain ranges of the South American Andes cordilleras. It is accessible from the city of Cochabamba.
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Distance: 24.4 km, hilly. Duration: 1-2 days. Grade: Medium. Altitude range: 1703 m. Total climb: 2362 m. Total descent: 667 m.
This is the preferred track, because it follows the trails of the local people. To get to the beginning of the trail, take the bus to Torotoro and get off in Quirusmayo. Arriving in the Cuidad de Ittas, it is still another 22 km into Torotoro, so another day of hiking or you organise transport with the villagers or any of the tours that go up here. Sometimes you can ride on the roof of the 4WD. The trail is not inside the national park, and neither is the Cuidad de Ittas, but you probably need to pay Bs. 5 for heading through the Cuidad de Ittas.
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The Caverna de Umajalanta is 10 km northwest of the town of Torotoro, 4,600 m long and 164 m deep, one of the longest and deepest caves in Bolivia, with stalactites and stalagmites, blind fish and waterfalls.
The tour starts at around 07:30. By 4WD it goes up to a viewpoint, after which at 09:00 the Cuidad de Ittas Trail is entered (Bs. 5, included in the tour price). The Cuidad de Ittas are interesting rock formations with a nice view of Torotoro. This place is 3,600 m above sea level and about 20 km from Torotoro. The hike takes until 12:00, and includes rock landscape, caves, natural monuments and viscachas. At 13:00 there is an optional lunch for Bs. 25. At 14:00 the Caverna de Umajalanta is entered (helmet and light included), and takes about 2.5 hr.
Circuito Vergel
El Vergel is an impressive canyon with modern viewpoint on top, easy stairs to descent to the bottom, where you will encounter waterfalls, pools and lush tropical vegetation.
This is a half day tour, mostly done in the morning or after 13:00. It features lots of dinosaur footprints at the beginning. Then you hike down into the canyon, see the waterfalls, and take a dip. But unless you not cold resistant, you won't probably want to go. The sun is barley never illuminating this place when people get there. However, if you start around 09:30, you could be there when it is sun-exposed.
An archaeological site southeast of the town of Torotoro with remnants of the Quechua culture. This is a long trek of 19 km one way.
A great place for inexpensive breakfast and dinner.
In the morning you can get tee, sandwiches. From lunch time till late evening you can get a set meal for Bs10.
On foot
There are some picturesque trekking opportunities on your way into the national park and the village.
By tour
Torotoro is at least 4 hours away from the capital city of Cochabamba when the roads are in good condition.
By plane
It is possible to charter a small airplane to take up to 5 passengers from Cochabamba airport to Toro Toro. Prices range around US$140, and the flight takes about half an hour.
On foot and navigation
Cuidad de Ittas, Caverna de Umajalanta and El Vergel Canyon are well frequented, so you will always need a guide.
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