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BOLIVIA: Trekking in the Cordillera Real The crown jewel of the Bolivian Andes is the Cordillera Real, a fabulous wilderness of massive blue-white glaciers tumbling from 20,000-foot snowy peaks that hold sway over amazing alpine valleys with sparkling lakes. In fact, many travelers compare it favorably with the Himalaya, high praise indeed! On this challenging trek, led by multitalented mountain guide Sergio Fitch-Watkins, you'll hike beneath some of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Real, and encounter remote Indian villages where you'll meet descendants of the Incas and Aymaras who seldom see visitors from the outside world. You'll also visit picturesque La Paz, at 12,000 feet the world's highest capital city, Tiahuanaco, Bolivia's most important archaeological site, and enormous Lake Titicaca, legend-filled birthplace of the first Inca king. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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| Itinerary: Trekking in the Cordillera Real
Day 1 - Meet in La Paz, Bolivia. Afternoon to rest and begin acclimating to the higher altitude. Day 2 - Visit the impressive pre-Inca ruins of Tiahuanaco, site of one of the oldest cultures in the Americas. Continue to Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Day 3 - Explore Copacabana, known for its lively fiestas and beautiful cathedrals. Day 4 - Hike along the lakeshore to the village of Yampuputa, then board a boat to Isla Del Sol (Island of the Sun) and the Inca archaeological ruins of Pilco Kaima. Day 5 - Explore archaeological sites on Isla Del Sol, which holds a sacred place in local folklore. Day 6 - Return to La Paz via Copacabana. Day 7 - Scenic drive across the starkly beautiful high altiplano to Sorata, a medieval-looking town with steep stairways and narrow cobblestone streets. Days 8-14 - Trek across the mountains, enjoying sweeping views of the Bolivian Andes, including Ancohuma (21,082') and Illampu (20,873'). En route you'll cross six high passes. Days 15-16 - Meet up with the vehicles and drive to La Paz. Depart La Paz on Day 16. Detailed Itinerary - BOLIVIA: Trekking in the Cordillera Real Detailed Itinerary - BOLIVIA: Trekking in the Cordillera Real
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