Overview
This trek connects Juri Khota Lagoon in the Tuni Condoriri area with the village of Chacapampa in the Zongo Valley. The route gradually descends through changing landscapes, allowing trekkers to move to lower altitudes while enjoying continuous mountain scenery. It is an excellent option for acclimatization and for those seeking a scenic transition from high alpine terrain to lower valleys.
Details
Location
Cordillera Real
National Park Tuni – Condoriri
La Paz – Bolivia
Altitude
5,350m. Max / 3,600m. Min
Difficulty
Moderate / Difficult
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Day 1.
La Paz – Juri Khota
Departure from La Paz at 8 am in our private vehicle to Tuni Condoriri, where we will leave the car in the place called “La arrinconada”.
We start the ascent and pass through a hill at 4,900 m. altitude, before descending to the Laguna Juri Khota (4 hours of walking). From there we have a beautiful view of the “Cabeza del Condor” (5,700 m.) and the mountain of Kuchill Khunu (Cuchillo de Nieve) or also called the “Left Wing”.
Day 2.
Juri Khota – Chiar Khota
From Laguna Juri Khota we start surrounding the lake and then ascend a steep slope to reach the Ventanani lagoon (4,900m), we continue climbing until we reach the Austria pass (5,150m), our last stop will be to climb the Austria Peak (5,350m) and descend to our next camp in Chiar Khota lagoon where we will spend the night.
Day 3.
Chiar Khota – Liviñosa Lake
We cross two successive passes Jallayko (5,025m) and Jistaña (4930m), before embarking on the long descent that will take us to Laguna Liviñosa (4,270m).
From there we will see the imposing Huayna Potosi dominating the valley.
Day 4.
Liviñosa Lake – Chacapampa – La Paz
We continue descending into deeper and narrower valleys, the vegetation becomes denser and the air warmer. Finally we reach the village of Botijlaca also known as Chacapampa (3,600 m) and its temperate climate, after lunch, return to La Paz.
- Private transportation throughout the expedition
- Trekking guide
- Dedicated expedition cook
- All meals during the program
- High-quality expedition tents (The North Face or similar)
- Insulated foam sleeping pads
- Pack animals (mules/donkeys) for equipment transport
- Entrance permits
- Personal sunglasses
- Sunscreen and personal sun protection.
- Personal sleeping bag
- Any additional personal equipment or items not listed above