Tour to Sama Reserve & Laguna Grande of Tajzara

See the rugged landscapes of plateaus, lagoons, and sand dunes of Tarija Valley on this excursion to the Sama Reserve and the Laguna Grande of Tajzara.

Tour to Sama Reserve & Laguna Grande of Tajzara

At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Tarija and head to the Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, also known as Sama Reserve. The tour will start by heading west towards the eastern mountain range of Sama, characterized by rugged topography. Along the way, you'll be able to admire views of Tarija's central valley.

We'll first stop in the village of San Lorenzito, then continue to the nature reserve. We will visit significant points such as the La Falda Tunnel, which offers views of the Bolivian altiplano, and Iscayachi, known for its adobe church.

At noon, we will take a break for a picnic lunch including a sandwich, water, and fruit. After a walk through the Sama Reserve, we'll proceed to the Laguna Grande of Tajzara, surrounded by golden sand dunes. Here, you can enjoy the scenery and observe flamingos on the lake's shores.

Finally, we will visit the town of Copacabana to see an artisan weaving workshop before returning to Tarija. We will drop you off between 4 and 5 pm.

Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels in the center of Tarija. If your accommodation is outside this area, you will need to go to the meeting point on Bolivar street.