Bolivia / Takesi-Trek

Takesi-Trek (Cordillera Real)

Inca trail, Mina San Francisco - Yanacachi, 2 days, from La Paz

Along a well-preserved Inca trail, the route first climbs over a 4,640m pass before descending through the Río Takesi valley into the lush vegetation of the Yungas.

Walking time per day: 6-7h
Highest point: 4,640m
Lowest point: 2,280m
Season: May - November
Difficulty: good fitness required, hard on the knees

An even more adventurous and demanding alternative is the Reconquista-Takesi Trek. The famous 3-day Choro Trek has lost some of its original charm in recent years, as has the Yunga Cruz Trek.