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Huayna Potosí lies in the heart of the Cordillera Real of the Bolivian Andes. It is an emblematic mountain of the country, very close to its capital La Paz, with a peak that reaches 6094 meters high. Although reaching the sky of the Cordillera Real implies a good physical condition and deep technical knowledge, in Huayna Potosí it is possible to hike gentler trails too. A good option is to get on a trekking approach to the mountain from Portezuelo (4940m). Or enjoy wonderful walks of one or two days through its lagoons located at the foot of the mountain. From there you can even see the snow-capped Chacaltaya, a peak of 5421 meters high. Here it is our selection of hiking trips in Huayna Potosí. Hire a certified local guide from Explore-Share.com and enjoy your next adventure in Bolivia.
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What should I know about Hiking Huayna Potosi?
For those who want to ascend Huayna Potosi, the route runs on slopes between 50° and 70°. After crossing several cracks, you can choose an “easy” path on the left and reach the top after a few meters of snow. Another option is to go right and take the way that leads to a 100 m edge towards the main summit.
Why should I choose Huayna Potosi for my Hiking adventure?
Culture
Folklore is everywhere in Bolivia and especially in La Paz, very close to Huayna Potosí. You will always find native dances, music and colors. They are cheerful people, proud of wearing typical masks and costumes.
Wildlife
Vicuñas, alpacas, llamas, flamingos and the majestic and mythological condor are some representative species of its exuberant Andean fauna, typical of the Bolivian highlands.
Trekking for everyone
In the area around Huayna Potosí you will find endless trails of all levels of difficulty with spectacular landscapes that will surprise you along the way.
When is the best time to travel to Huayna Potosi for Hiking?
From early April to the end of September.
What can I expect from the weather during my Hiking trip in Huayna Potosi?
Although during the fall and winter, the days are shorter and the temperatures are very low, outside of this period, rain is usually abundant and the climate changes can make your hiking adventure difficult.
Courtney
We were very happy with the beauty and challenge we found on this trek. We were also pleasantly surprised by some of the more luxurious aspects of it: we had the option to sleep indoors most nights, we had hot lunch served to us riverside one day and were served dinner and breakfast every day, and a car transported equipment we did not need during the day to our next base camp. Our guide, Abraham, was experienced in our route and very knowledgeable. We got food poisoning symptoms pretty badly after three days and had to cut our trip short. Abraham and Dennis were able to get us back to La Paz as soon as we were ready to leave. While we had a great experience in the end, a couple aspects did not match what we were told to expect and made us nervous in the beginning. The TripAdvisor post lists Jaime as the guide and he is who we talked to about details all the way up to when we were picked up. However he never made an appearance and we were never told this would happen or why it happened. We had also requested two sleeping bags each, in case it was too cold, and that information was not passed on correctly. It seemed like our guide thought we were bringing our own sleeping bags, although that was not said not on the packing list. Luckily they still had one sleeping bag for each of us and it was plenty warm. Lastly, it seems the itinerary is subject to change, so don’t count on doing the exact plan sent to you. We were originally told there would be no huts and that we would only stay in Tuni the first night and neither of these turned out to be true. Again, everything worked out in the end, but allowing someone to take you into the wild and handle preparations takes a lot of trust and these miscommunications hampered our ability to fully feel comfortable. I would recommend this company and this trek to anyone interested. I hope the company takes this review as constructive feedback to help make guests feel safe.
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