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The Escuela Runawasi organizes a number of optional excursions to areas throughout Bolivia. You might want to take advantage of organized trips to the following locations, or go exploring on your own!
Tunari | Photos
One-day excursion to Tunari mountain, with
Tunari | Photos
One-day excursion to Tunari mountain, with
5' 200 m the highest
mountain of the Tunari Cordillera, which limits the city of Cochabamba
at the north. It is the habitat of condors, vicuñas, lamas, vizcachas,
Andean wild geese and many others.
Tropical rainforest of Cochabamba | Photos
Three days in the tropical rainforest of Cochabamba, in a school owned cabin or house. Bathing in the rivers, walks through the jungle, canoe trip on the Chapare river
Catavi | Photos
Three days in the mining center Catavi-Siglo XX, that at a time was one of the biggest tin producer of the occidental world. Practical classes with emphasis on Bolivian history and actuality.
La Paz | Photos
Is the highest capital of the world, situated between 3' 200 and 4' 000 m above sea level, between inmense plains and majestic mountains. The Illimani, symbol of La Paz, rises protecting this impressing city, center of commerce, finance and government. It is a city full of contradictions, with a majoritarian Aymara population and a vast cultural diversity.
Tiwanaku | Photos
Tiwanaku is considered the most important culture of the
precolumbian period in Bolivian territory and in south america. In the
course of two millenaries it achieved important advances in cience and
art. Proofs are the cultivation techniques in beds on flat land, and
terraces on the hill sides. Also surprises their architecture where they put on record astronomical knowledge molded delicately into different types of lithic materials. Its capital, also called Tiwanaku, is situated at
70 km west of La Paz at an altitude of 3' 845 m above sea level. (Archeol..
Guide Bolivia, Archeol. Javier Escalante M.)
Incallajta | Photos
Is the biggest complex of inca ruins found until now in Bolivia
(ca. 25 ha). The main building is a hall of 81 to 27 m. The
construction method of Incallajta follows the classical Inca model: a
strategically situated peninsula surrounded by three rivers and
dominated by a fortified mountain. (Archeology in Cochabamba - UMSS)
Torotoro | Photos
Is a national park with an enchanted landscape. It has caverns with estalactites and estalagmites, dinosaur footprints, giant turtle fosiles, cave drawings, precolumbian fortresses. It is 6-7 hrs by car and 20 min. by plane from Cochabamba.
Sucre | Photos
Known as the "White City of the Americas", it is the historic and legal capital of Bolivia, which has maintained its colonial character. Its university attracts students from all over Bolivia and the neighbor countries. Its museums, culture and handicrafts make a visit memorable. A mude witness, protagonist of the region's history, a deity for the native, a 1' 400 year old cedar tree can be visited in the garden of the Recoleta Museum. On Sundays, Tarabuco becomes a market and meeting place for the magnificently dressed Tarabuqueños, descendents of the Yamparaez warriors, who defeated the Spanish conquerors in several occasions.
Uyuni| Photos
Uyuni has the biggest salt desert of the world. It is situated at
4´ 000 m above sea level. There are islands covered with giant cactus. Further
to the south, incredible volcanic landscapes, with some volcanoes still in activity,
deserts, geysers, fumaroles and the famous volcanic lagoons which host
flamengos and change colors, fill with awe and admiration.
We recommend the tour operator Nueva Aventura. It provides a trustworthy and responsible service.| www.nueva-aventura.com
Potosi | Photos
Founded in 1545, during the colony Potosí was the most important
town of the continent, bigger than London or Paris at that time. The
town is dominated by the Cerro Rico - the Rich Mountain, where
hundreds of thousand men, the native mitayos and black slaves,
imported from Africa, disappeared. The visitor of this town-museum
will feel moved to the Middle Age. Nearby are the hot springs of
Tarapaya, a volcano lagoon, which distributes its water to several
termal resorts.
PLEASE NOTE For excursions to the rainforest, and trips to the tropical lowlands, or to Brazil, a yellow fever vaccination is necessary.
Tropical rainforest of Cochabamba | Photos
Three days in the tropical rainforest of Cochabamba, in a school owned cabin or house. Bathing in the rivers, walks through the jungle, canoe trip on the Chapare river
Catavi | Photos
Three days in the mining center Catavi-Siglo XX, that at a time was one of the biggest tin producer of the occidental world. Practical classes with emphasis on Bolivian history and actuality.
La Paz | Photos
Is the highest capital of the world, situated between 3' 200 and 4' 000 m above sea level, between inmense plains and majestic mountains. The Illimani, symbol of La Paz, rises protecting this impressing city, center of commerce, finance and government. It is a city full of contradictions, with a majoritarian Aymara population and a vast cultural diversity.
Tiwanaku | Photos
Tiwanaku is considered the most important culture of the
precolumbian period in Bolivian territory and in south america. In the
course of two millenaries it achieved important advances in cience and
art. Proofs are the cultivation techniques in beds on flat land, and
terraces on the hill sides. Also surprises their architecture where they put on record astronomical knowledge molded delicately into different types of lithic materials. Its capital, also called Tiwanaku, is situated at
70 km west of La Paz at an altitude of 3' 845 m above sea level. (Archeol..
Guide Bolivia, Archeol. Javier Escalante M.)
Incallajta | Photos
Is the biggest complex of inca ruins found until now in Bolivia
(ca. 25 ha). The main building is a hall of 81 to 27 m. The
construction method of Incallajta follows the classical Inca model: a
strategically situated peninsula surrounded by three rivers and
dominated by a fortified mountain. (Archeology in Cochabamba - UMSS)
Torotoro | Photos
Is a national park with an enchanted landscape. It has caverns with estalactites and estalagmites, dinosaur footprints, giant turtle fosiles, cave drawings, precolumbian fortresses. It is 6-7 hrs by car and 20 min. by plane from Cochabamba.
Sucre | Photos
Known as the "White City of the Americas", it is the historic and legal capital of Bolivia, which has maintained its colonial character. Its university attracts students from all over Bolivia and the neighbor countries. Its museums, culture and handicrafts make a visit memorable. A mude witness, protagonist of the region's history, a deity for the native, a 1' 400 year old cedar tree can be visited in the garden of the Recoleta Museum. On Sundays, Tarabuco becomes a market and meeting place for the magnificently dressed Tarabuqueños, descendents of the Yamparaez warriors, who defeated the Spanish conquerors in several occasions.
Uyuni| Photos
Uyuni has the biggest salt desert of the world. It is situated at
4´ 000 m above sea level. There are islands covered with giant cactus. Further
to the south, incredible volcanic landscapes, with some volcanoes still in activity,
deserts, geysers, fumaroles and the famous volcanic lagoons which host
flamengos and change colors, fill with awe and admiration.We recommend the tour operator Nueva Aventura. It provides a trustworthy and responsible service.| www.nueva-aventura.com
Potosi | Photos
Founded in 1545, during the colony Potosí was the most important
town of the continent, bigger than London or Paris at that time. The
town is dominated by the Cerro Rico - the Rich Mountain, where
hundreds of thousand men, the native mitayos and black slaves,
imported from Africa, disappeared. The visitor of this town-museum
will feel moved to the Middle Age. Nearby are the hot springs of
Tarapaya, a volcano lagoon, which distributes its water to several
termal resorts. PLEASE NOTE For excursions to the rainforest, and trips to the tropical lowlands, or to Brazil, a yellow fever vaccination is necessary.