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  1. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: Itinerary revision

    by jamesbrunker 28 April 2012

    Both would be worth doing and not require much advance planning. Not been to Apa Apa personally but if you are interested in nature you'd…

  2. DUDE057 avatar

    Itinerary revison

    by DUDE057 27 April 2012

    So there is a possiblity that i would not be able to get a flight to Sucre. that i will find ot in a few days, I was thinking of revising…

  3. Standanista avatar

    RE: yellow fever shot and Santa Cruz

    by Standanista 21 August 2011

    I'm writing this from the international hospital in Chulumani after my bicycle accident this morning, about to go in for major spinal…

  4. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: 1 day hikes in La Paz

    by WILLEMSPIE 08 August 2011

    You can take any bus going to the yungas (Coroico, Chulumani, ..., very frequent) and get off at La Cumbre, the 4900 meter pass. You can…

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    Re: Chulumani and cloud forest vs Coroico and Death Road cycle

    by tunabagel 12 July 2011

    yeah some offer the trip to the castle (castillo del loro) but the company that actually does it is gravity (the other just seem to offer…

  6. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: Chulumani and cloud forest vs Coroico and Death Road cycle

    by jamesbrunker 11 July 2011

    Apa Apa is supposed to be v good if you want wildlife (esp birds) and some walking, apparantly its pretty much the last bit of Yungas…

  7. tando avatar

    Chulumani and cloud forest vs Coroico and Death Road cycle

    by tando 11 July 2011

    We'd love to see the Yungas before we leave Bolivia, but are not sure yet where to head. Normally we like to relax, trek and avoid touris…

  8. Threeshire avatar

    RE: Bolivia Road Block Latest??

    by Threeshire 18 April 2011

    Today's Bolivian highways department map at shows no road blocks likely to affect most tourists.…

  9. Erik07 avatar

    Re: Suggestions for small central highlands town to spend a few days in?

    by Erik07 12 March 2011

    The towns Chulumani and [Quime|http://wikitravel.org/en/Quime] might also be of interest. See the thread [Coroico or other Yungas town|http:…

  10. Threeshire avatar

    Travel by road

    by Threeshire 23 February 2011

    In the last couple of weeks heavy rains over most of Bolivia have affected road conditions. A map, which is updated every morning, can…

  11. joelsinger avatar

    is 2 nights in La Paz too little?

    by joelsinger 11 February 2011

    Hi all, I'm planning to stay 2 nights in La Paz, 2 in Coroico and 2 in Chulumani but was wondering if you guys would advise me to rearran…

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    RE: Coroico or other Yungas town

    by joelsinger 02 February 2011

    Great, thank you so much. I think I'll spend a few days in Coroico and a couple in Chulumani, so I can decide for myself. My plan at…

  13. joosts avatar

    Re: Coroico or other Yungas town

    by joosts 02 February 2011

    Re the first question, this [Thorntree thread|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1365410] compares Coroico to…

  14. sindberg avatar

    RE: Day trips from La Paz

    by sindberg 17 January 2011

    Hola Sasha, Chulumani is about 4 hours from La Paz, so you will be hard pressed doing it in one day. Here are a few other ideas for…

  15. sasha_g avatar

    Day trips from La Paz

    by sasha_g 15 January 2011

    What are the day trips that one can do from La Paz, apart from Tiwanaku, Chacaltaya, Coroico and Lake Titicaca? Any suggestion for some…

  16. tunabagel avatar

    RE: Dengue Fever Outbreak in Nor Yungas

    by tunabagel 23 December 2010

    I had dengue once in Guatemala and it felt far worse than any mild flu - i could feel the aching in my bones and was almost delirious…

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    RE: learning spanish in the yungas?

    by tunabagel 23 October 2010

    Javier is a friend of mine and he is a great and entertaining host. I like Chulumani also so it is a great place to stay for a while.…

  18. Standanista avatar

    RE: learning spanish in the yungas?

    by Standanista 23 October 2010

    G'day Ken. For English-free in that region, you're better off avoiding Coroico and Sorata. You could try Caranavi (definitely off the…

  19. ossen avatar

    RE: Bolivian questions: Titicaca, Chulumani/Irupana and Expreso del Sur

    by ossen 09 June 2010

    Thank you for your replies! La Paz would only be the starting point on the bikes, the Yungas would be the goal, we will have to see if…

  20. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: Bolivian questions: Titicaca, Chulumani/Irupana and Expreso del Sur

    by jamesbrunker 06 May 2010

    1. May be possible to find a motor boat and boatman in Copacabana, Tiquina (where the ferry crossing for buses is) or Huatajata (between…

  21. reuben_nz avatar

    RE: Bolivian questions: Titicaca, Chulumani/Irupana and Expreso del Sur

    by reuben_nz 06 May 2010

    Hey there, Titicaca: You will have no problem hiring a boat/canoe for Lake Titicaca from somewhere like Copacabana. The boat will normal…

  22. ossen avatar

    Bolivian questions: Titicaca, Chulumani/Irupana and Expreso del Sur

    by ossen 04 May 2010

    Hey! Titicaca: - How feasible is it to hire a boat/kayak/reed canoe for a few days to get around lake Titicaca? Chulumani: - We …

  23. tunabagel avatar

    RE: Chulumani and Hostal Country House

    by tunabagel 19 April 2010

    I second all of the above - well worth taking a trip down there and chilling out for a few days - Xavier is a great guy. Try the cheese…

  24. estrellitaholanda avatar

    Chulumani and Hostal Country House

    by estrellitaholanda 18 April 2010

    As other travellers have commented, Chulumani is a great place to relax and enjoy the stunning Yungas. Less commercial and run down by…

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    Re: Peru, Bolivia, Patagonia- itinerary help!

    by eurotrash 10 March 2010

    OK, I'll try. * Yes, the classic Inca trail takes 4 days. I'm not sure what you mean by "better accessed" but there are quicker alternati…

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