Sajama National Park
Sajama National Park Tour
Sajama National Park located in the Oruro department, Bolivia with impressive landscapes surrounded by spectacular mountains is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled parks in Bolivia. Sajama National Park provides an excellent opportunity to discover a little visited part of southern Bolivia.
The Nevado Sajama (6,542m/21,463ft) – Bolivia’s highest peak, is located in this stunning national park. Legend has it that the Sajama volcano is the head that was cut off the (now flat-topped) mountain of Mururata by the god Wiracocha as punishment for being too arrogant.
During this incredible trip to Sajama, you will enjoy the magnificent scenic beauty of the Sajama National Park. Geysers and hot springs that overlook the high mountains await and you will be able to spot a variety of typical Andean wildlife, such as llamas, vicuñas, alpacas and viscachas.
We will also add a splash of culture by visiting Curahuara de Carangas and its famous colonial church known as the “Capilla Sixtina Andina” (Andean Sistine Chapel). This is one of the continent’s oldest churches. Different styles are merged here. The church is Renaissance, the paintings mannerist, the altar carved in gold leaf is baroque. It is an indigenous reading and narrative about the old and new testaments. The murals recreate the scriptures the missionaries used to evangelize. The biblical murals include depictions of the Garden of Eden, the Last Supper and the Final Judgment all done by Aymara native painters. The only blank space is part of a roof that collapsed in 1901.
REFERENCE PROGRAM
Pick up from your hotel in La Paz. Along the way to Sajama National Park we will be able to observe an amazing landscape. Visit to Curahuara de Carangas Church, known as “Sixtine Chapel of the Altiplano” because of its famous colonial paintings. On the outside, the church looks like anything but the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Its rough walls of adobe and straw give it the appearance of a humble, rural chapel. But opening its doors and entering, one is overwhelmed by the brilliantly colored paintings that cover its walls, ceilings and cupula.
We will arrive at the Park where we will have lunch.
In the afternoon we will visit Huayña Kota Lagoon. Afterwards, we will have a walk along the Keñua Woods. Return to La Paz.
Tour includes: Private transport, lunch, entrance to the park and English speaking guide.
Program 2 Days / 1 Night
DAY 1 – LA PAZ-SAJAMA
Pick up from the hotel. Along the way to Sajama National Park we will be able to observe an amazing landscape. Visit Curahuara de Carangas Church, known as “Sixtine Chapel of the Altiplano” because of its famous colonial paintings. On the outside, the church looks like anything but the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Its rough walls of adobe and straw give it the appearance of a humble, rural chapel. But opening its doors and entering, one is overwhelmed by the brilliantly colored paintings that cover its walls, ceilings and cupula.
We will arrive at the Park where we will have lunch.
In the afternoon we will visit Huayña Kota Lagoon. Afterwards we will have a walk along the Keñua Woods. Back in Sajama Village we will arrive at the Tomarapi lodge where we will spend the night.
DAY 2 – SAJAMA-LA PAZ
Visit to Junthuta, a geyser zone at the foothills of Pomarape Mountain. We will then continue to Kasilla, the natural thermal water pool where we can take a good medicinal bath. Lunch in Sajama Village and in the afternoon return to La Paz.
Included: Private transportation, all meals, accommodation, entrance to the park and English speaking guide.
Keep in mind that the programs may change due to special circumstances like bad weather conditions. Contact us to book a trip or to get further details on the programs.
We can also arrange a private transfer to Uyuni where you can combine this trip with one of our Salar de Uyuni tours.
Check our Sajama Uyuni trip starting in La Paz, through Salar de Uyuni and ending in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
