This
program includes visits to the cities of La
Paz, Potosi, Sucre and Cochabamba well as their
interesting surroundings this cultural tour
is suitable for all kinds of people, both young
and old.
CULTURAL SUCRE: COLONIAL MONUMENT CITY
OF AMERICA
Sucre
located in a valley at 2.750 m. is one the oldest
cities in America. Founded by Spaniards in 1538,
it was the major judicial center of the Real
Audiencia de Charcas. The city preserves magnificent
colonial buildings of the 16th and 17th centuries,
including the material. La Recoleta church and
museum, and the University of San Francisco
Xavier de Chuquisaca which is the second oldest
University in America.
POTOSI
PATRIMONY OF THE HUMANITY
Potosi declared "Cultural Patrimony of
the Humanity" by UNESCO is one of the oldest
cities in America. In colonial times it was the
largest center of Silver production in the world.
It's population exceed that of London, and is
economic activity equaled that of the most developed
cities of Europe.
Potosi is also reknowned fort its preservation
of many buildings and churches of baroque style,
such as the Santo Domingo church, the Cathedral,
and "La Casa de la Moneda" where coins
were minted from the silver of the "Cerro
Rico de Potosi" for using all over Spanish
America.
SCHEDULE:
DAY
01: Arrival
to El Alto international airport (4.000 m) transfer
TIN airport– hotel (3.600 m). Night Hotel.
DAY
02: City tour
visit to the Valley of the Moon (3.350 m). Night
hotel.
DAY
03: Half –
day excursion to the archaeological site of Tiwanaku
(3.842 m.) AFTERNOON: Journey to the village of
Huatajata (3.810 m). Night hotel.
DAY
04: Since the
village of Huatajata (3.810 m), on the shores
of lake Titikaka, motorboat cruise on the lake,
stopover at island of the Sun and Moon disembarkment
at the village of Copacabana
3.810 m. Night Hotel.
DAY
05: MORNING.- Tour
in Copacabana, including a visit to the pre–columbian
site of Intikala and La Orca del Inca. AFTERNOON:
After lunch return to La Paz. Night Hotel.
DAY
06: Transfer
T-OUT hotel airport non-stop flight since La Paz
to Sucre transfer T–IN airport hotel. AFTERNOON
City tours. Night hotel.
DAY
07: (UPON REQUEST ON SUNDAYS ONLY)
walking tour of Sucre or trip to the Indian
market of the village of Tarabuco. Return to Sucre.
Night Hotel.
DAY
08: Journey
through a variedly of landscapes including valley,
oasis, canyons, along the Easter range to arrive
at the Colonial city of Potosí (4.100 m
). Night in hotel.
DAY
09: MORNING: 09:00 – 11:00
a.m.
visit to the Paillaviri mine.
AFTERNOON: 14:30 – 17:00 p.m.
visit the museum La Casa de la Moneda. Night in
a hotel
DAY
10: MORNING: Walking
in the city of Potosí, AFTERNOON: Free.
Night Hotel.
DAY
11: Journey
from Potosí through wonderful landscapes
such as oasis and impressive canyons to arrive
in Uyuni. Total activity half day. AFTERNOON:
Rest and night hotel.
DAY
12: Departure
from Uyuni 10:00 am. by exclusive vehicle transport
cross the salty flat of Uyuni and excursion to
the Incahuasi Island and camping in Jirira. Night
refuge or return to Uyuni Hotel.
DAY
13: Early
morning return journey from Jirira trip to Oruro,
approximately 6 hours by jeep. Night Hotel.
DAY
14: Arrival
to La Paz city transfer to the hotel. Free day.
Night Hotel.
DAY
15: Transfer
to airport. T-OUT.
COST INCLUDES:
- Round trip transfer airport – hotel –
airport (T–IN/ T–OUT)
- Hotel in La Paz (*****) 5 nights ( Include buffet
Breakfast )
- Hotel in Potosí (***) 2 nights (Include
Continental Breakfast)
- Hotel in Sucre (***) 2 nights (Include continental
Breakfast)
- Hotel in Oruro (***) 1 night (Include continental
Breakfast)
- Hotel in Copacabana tourist class 1 night (Includes
full board pension- Breakfast, lunch and Dinner).
- Hotel in Uyuni tourist class 1 night (Includes
Continental Breakfast)
- Train tickets (Expreso del Sur), exclusive vehicle
transport during the course the program., bilingual
guides during the course of the program, general
advice.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Personal equipment, airport taxes, restaurant
services during your stays in the capital citie,extra
expenses such us drinks tips.
- Policy of personal insurance.
DURATION:
15 Days - 14 Nigths
SEASON: March – November
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