Cordillera Real & the Yungas

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Introducing Cordillera Real & the Yungas

Northeast of La Paz, the dramatic Cordillera Real rises before giving way to the Yungas, beautiful subtropical valleys where steep forested mountainsides fall away into humid, cloud-filled gorges. The Yungas, which contain several Afrobolivian settlements, form a natural barrier between the altiplano and the Amazonian rainforests. Heading northeast from La Paz, the road winds up to La Cumbre (4600m), then descends 4340m to the Beni lowlands. Tropical fruits, coffee and coca all grow here. The climate is moderate with misty rain possible at any time of year.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    Climbing Partners Wanted - Bolivia, June 2012

    by tylercandrews 09 May 2012

    Hey all, I'm heading to Southern Peru and Bolivia and looking to do some climbing in the Cordillera Real or somewhere else relatively…
  2. tylercandrews avatar
    Climbing Partners Wanted - Bolivia, June 2012

    by tylercandrews 09 May 2012

    Hey all, I'm heading to Southern Peru and Bolivia and looking to do some climbing in the Cordillera Real or somewhere else relatively…
  3. tylercandrews avatar
    Looking for Climbing Partners: Bolivia - June 2012

    by tylercandrews 09 May 2012

    Hey all, I'm heading to Southern Peru and Bolivia and looking to do some climbing in the Cordillera Real or somewhere else relatively…

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