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, known as Sama Reserve.

The tour will start by heading west towards the eastern mountain range of Sama, characterized by rugged topography of slopes, plateaus, and lagoons. Along the way, admire views of Tarija's central valley and its rocky landscapes.

We'll first stop in the village of San Lorenzito, then continue to the nature reserve. Points of interest include the La Falda Tunnel, providing views of the Bolivian altiplano, and Iscayachi, a village with a charming adobe church.

At noon, we'll take a break for a picnic lunch consisting of a sandwich, water, and fruit.

After a panoramic walk through the Sama Reserve, we'll move on to the Laguna Grande of Tajzara, a natural enclave surrounded by golden sand dunes. You'll have time to enjoy the scenery and see flamingos along the lake.

We'll then proceed to the town of Copacabana to visit an artisan weaving workshop before returning to Tarija. We'll 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'll need to go to the meeting point on Bolivar street.