Coroico, Bolivia
16°11'30.97"S
67°43'25.76"O
16°11'30.97"S
67°43'25.76"O
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How Not to Get Lost
1. From the plaza, take “Heroes del Chaco” street and walk to Hotel El
Viejo Molino.
2. In the curve, just passed the hotel, turn right and follow the path to
Miraflores (there is a gate, but it is never closed).
3. When you arrive at the main dirt road, follow it to the left. Don’t take
the sidetrack that turns left.
1-3: 30 minutes
4. About half an hour down the road, there is a path that shortcuts the
big hairpin curves. They’ll save you some time, but they’re really steep.
5. Ten minutes down is the start of the “Senda del Turista”. This path is
somewhat less steep.
4-5: 45 minutes to 1 hour
6. You arrive at a cabin. Cross the small but deep canyon and follow the
path.
7. You arrive at a wild part of the river, with another cabin and a bridge.
Don’t cross the bridge, but follow the path on the side of the river you’re
on.
8. Downstream from where the path meets the river, you can have a nice
wild water swim.
9. If you are willing to wet your feet from time to time, you can follow the
river upstream. After about an hour you’ll reach the confluence of the Río
San Cristobal and the Río Vagante. The right branch is a small canyon,
which forms some great secluded swimming pools.
6-9: 1 to 2 hours
10. There are two options to go back. Option one is taking the same
route downstream, and then climbing up the mountains again. For the
time being, there are no shops on the road. However, if you see
someone in one of the plenty orange and mandarin yards, they’ll sell you
more fruit than you want to carry for one Boliviano.
1. From the plaza, take “Heroes del Chaco” street and walk to Hotel El
Viejo Molino.
2. In the curve, just passed the hotel, turn right and follow the path to
Miraflores (there is a gate, but it is never closed).
3. When you arrive at the main dirt road, follow it to the left. Don’t take
the sidetrack that turns left.
1-3: 30 minutes
4. About half an hour down the road, there is a path that shortcuts the
big hairpin curves. They’ll save you some time, but they’re really steep.
5. Ten minutes down is the start of the “Senda del Turista”. This path is
somewhat less steep.
4-5: 45 minutes to 1 hour
6. You arrive at a cabin. Cross the small but deep canyon and follow the
path.
7. You arrive at a wild part of the river, with another cabin and a bridge.
Don’t cross the bridge, but follow the path on the side of the river you’re
on.
8. Downstream from where the path meets the river, you can have a nice
wild water swim.
9. If you are willing to wet your feet from time to time, you can follow the
river upstream. After about an hour you’ll reach the confluence of the Río
San Cristobal and the Río Vagante. The right branch is a small canyon,
which forms some great secluded swimming pools.
6-9: 1 to 2 hours
10. There are two options to go back. Option one is taking the same
route downstream, and then climbing up the mountains again. For the
time being, there are no shops on the road. However, if you see
someone in one of the plenty orange and mandarin yards, they’ll sell you
more fruit than you want to carry for one Boliviano.
Hikes to the Vagante River
| Coroico to Vagante River 10 Km. / 7 Miles 75 % downhill trekking 600m / 1800 feet descent 5 to 6 Hours MUST'S for all: insect repellent / sun screen lotion / walking & head gear / water / snacks You'll find local guides and/or taxis -jeeps around Coroico's main square. <<<<<<<MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE |