This scenic spot 10km south of Tupiza is the site of a narrow tunnel carved into the mountain, known as the angosto (narrow). Until 2011, the tunnel was the only thoroughfare for traffic coming to and from Villazón at the border with Argentina. The tunnel is near the juncture of the rivers Tupiza and San Juan. Where the two meet there are some striking rock formations, including la torre (the tower). The area makes for a pleasant hike.
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A steep, rocky path leads to the top of Cerro de la Cruz, affording breathtaking views of Tupiza and the surrounding hills. The hike takes about two hours…
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Tupiza’s municipal museum houses a jumble of historical and cultural artifacts in two rooms. The artifacts include an antique cart, old photographs,…
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The short hike up this hill leads to a monument of Jesus flanked by the Stations of the Cross. It's a pleasant morning or evening outing when the low sun…
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Overlooking Plaza Independencia is Tupiza's Catholic church. It's closed outside mass times.
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This canyon, located 9km outside Tupiza, can be reached from the town on a great half-day hike through towering red rock formations of the nearby Quebrada…
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Overlooking Plaza Independencia is Tupiza's Catholic church. It's closed outside mass times.
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The short hike up this hill leads to a monument of Jesus flanked by the Stations of the Cross. It's a pleasant morning or evening outing when the low sun…
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This is located at the north end of town and is marked with a colorful globe monument.
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A steep, rocky path leads to the top of Cerro de la Cruz, affording breathtaking views of Tupiza and the surrounding hills. The hike takes about two hours…
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About 3km northwest of Tupiza is Quebrada Palala, a broad quebrada (wash) lined with some very impressive red formations known as fins. During the rainy…