The Charquini Emerald Lagoon is a true visual paradise, with turquoise and emerald waters where you will have the opportunity to capture amazing images of the lagoon and its surroundings, create lasting visual memories and share the beauty of Charquini with others.

This exhilarating and rewarding hike through breathtaking scenery offers you the opportunity to overcome obstacles, build your stamina, and enjoy the personal satisfaction of accomplishing a goal.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Private transportation
✔  A sandwich, fruit, small bottled juice and a chocolate.
✔  English-spanish guide
✔  Ticket entrance
✔  Ecological walking stick
✖  Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Then we meet at
Plaza Mayor de San Francisco church door, Av. Sta. Mariscal. Cruz, La Paz, Bolivia Located exactly in the center of the city of La Paz as a pick-up point.

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
La Paz From the second pick-up point to the store it is a 30-minute trip. Here you can see how we begin to leave the city crossing part of the highway.
2
La Paz Department This is your chance to get last minute essentials, whether it be water, cookies, etc. for walking.

Duration:  10 minutes

3
From the store to our first stop we have approximately 30 minutes, a stop to give some explanations and photographs at the "Jilarata" viewpoint. This place offers us a panoramic view of two main mountains in the region: Huayna Potosí and Chacaltaya. For that we stay here for 20 minutes maximum.

Duration:  20 minutes

4
After approximately 30 minutes of travel, we continue with the second point: The Milluni Cemetery. we get brief historical information about the reason and origin of the cemetery. Then, we will have time for more photos from this very close point of the Huayna Potosí mountain.

Duration:  20 minutes

5
Nevado Charquini After 30 minutes of travel we arrived at the Charquini Base Camp, where we began an exciting walk through a paradise for nature lovers, and after walking for an hour or an hour and a half we arrived at the Charquini lagoon. You've earned this break! Relax for about an hour by the lagoon, take Instagram-worthy photos, or just breathe in the fresh air. Then we will walk back to base camp for approximately 40 minutes descending, and each step will reflect the satisfactory culmination of an adventure well lived

Duration:  3.5 hours

6
La Paz All ready again at base camp, we embarked for the return to La Paz. After an hour and a half of travel we arrive at the central part of La Paz and we will ensure that you return safely to your central hotels, while we say goodbye to you, until your next adventure arrives.
Additional info
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Price:
From $30
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
8.5 hours
Guide in:
English   Spanish   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.