Kari Kari Lagoons Hike
- 7 Stunden - 2 Tage
- 1 Bewertung
Discover the Andean landscapes surrounding Potosí on this hike to the Kari Kari lagoons and the Cerro Rico hill!
Kari Kari Lagoons Hike
We'll meet at 8:45 am at Ayacucho Street in Potosí to begin this hiking route. We'll board a bus that will take us out of the city center as we observe the pre-colonial architecture while approaching the mountains.
Along the way, we will see the exterior of the refining plants for minerals extracted from the mines.
Upon arrival, we will start a fifteen-minute ascent to reach the Kari Kari lagoons: San Ildefonso, Chalviri, San Rafael, and San Pablo, built in the 16th century.
You will enjoy views of the slopes, including the famous Cerro Rico, and encounter Andean flora and fauna. We will continue walking to the mountain's summit, located at an altitude of 5000 meters.
A break for a picnic lunch will be taken at the Apacheta viewpoint, followed by our descent. From the top, you'll have one of the best panoramic views of Potosí.
When we reach the starting point, transport will pick us up to return to Potosí, ending the tour at 4 pm.
Add an extra day
With this option, upon reaching the mountain top, we will have dinner and spend the night with a traditional Apacheta family, experiencing their way of life. Dinner will consist of soup and a main course. The next morning, we will rise at dawn for breakfast and continue hiking to the Chaqui hot springs.
We will enjoy the therapeutic waters and have a two-course lunch before taking transport back to Potosí, with arrival scheduled for 3 pm.
Preise
Inklusive
- English speaking guide.
- Transport by bus or minibus.
- 1 night accommodation in an Apacheta family house (depending on the option).
- Picnic lunch.
- Dinner on the first day (depending on the option).
- Breakfast and lunch on the second day (depending on the option).
- Entrance fees.
Nicht inklusive
- Food
Tipps
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility
