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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…
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…
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…
Trekking: Illampu circuit vs Apolobamba vs Cordillerea Real traverse

by gabe1 09 May 2012

Can someone comment on which of these treks has the most stunning alpine scenery? I know the guidebooks seem to rave about Apolobamba,…
Brazil/Bolivia

by itchyfeet_ 11 April 2012

Hi all, I'm going to book my flights in and out of Rio de janeiro in the next few days and I'm just posting this (extremely rough) itinerar…
RE: How many days in La Paz - and Bolivia itinerary

by talking_trails 20 March 2012

Sounds like a fun trip you have planned. La Paz is quite high - and while you might be fine between 3,400 and 4,000 m - you might also…
RE: Trekking in Bolivia

by talking_trails 17 February 2012

We spent time trekking on the Cordillera Real a year ago. Here's some info on our blog about our experiences. WE loved the area and enjoyed…
RE: Copacabana or Puno - Lake Titicaca

by jamesbrunker 22 January 2012

Most people would probably go for Copacabana over Puno as a base, much smaller and easier to relax in, has some nice walks you can do…
RE: Copacabana or Puno - Lake Titicaca

by ban_janti 22 January 2012

Puno is big and ugly, Copa is small and nice. Food is better in Puno, so are the tours to the Lake. Copa boats are cheap like dirt, but…
RE: traveling Bolivia in march 2012

by talking_trails 29 December 2011

Yes, that sounds perfectly feasible and your budget looks like you can have some fun there. I agree with comments above: I found Copacabana…
RE: Cordillera Huayhuash in June

by talking_trails 05 December 2011

We did the Los Cedros/Alpamayo incl Santa Cruz over 10 days last year. It's an awesome trek, interesting, varied, some quite high passes…
RE: laguna glacier trek bolivia

by talking_trails 19 November 2011

We used Bolivian Mountain Guides http://www.bolivianmountainguides.com/ - Eduardo and his crew were great. More info on our blog. http://tal…
RE: Questions sobre Bolivia!

by talking_trails 19 November 2011

You might consider bringing some antibiotics for gastro issues. They can help get over food related issues a little more quickly. I never…
RE: peaks between 5000-6000m

by jamesbrunker 28 October 2011

July / August Huaraz for Cordillera Blanca (Peru), La Paz (for Cordillera Real) or Quito for the volcanos in Ecuador will give you options.…
Re: Cost of the donkey driver and 2 donkeys for the trek in Sorata?

by moshu 07 September 2011

We just did a day with the Sorata Guiding Association from Sorata and were really disappointed but glad we didn't organise a longer trek…
RE: Titicaca ... Peruvian or Bolivian side? Or both?

by jamesbrunker 02 September 2011

Taquile and Amanatani are culturally more interesting than Isla del Sol, esp if you can spend a night or 2 on either of them, both offer…
RE: Summer Trekking in Bolivia

by jamesbrunker 27 August 2011

Try and get hold of a copy of Yossi Brain's "Trekking in Bolivia", now out of print but may be available on-line (Amazon etc). Most obvious…
RE: Lake Titicaca - Peru versus Boliva parts of the area

by jamesbrunker 24 May 2011

Those CEDESOS trips look like a v good option for the Uros islands (I'll add my thanks for the posts!), which on the standard tours are…
Buenos Aires to Colombia onto Central American OR starting with Patagonia

by jhoogeboom 07 May 2011

Hi fellow travelers! After one year studying I am glad planning my next travel adventure. Beginning November my friend and I would like…
RE: trekking Bolivia - Apolobamba / Illampu (and in Peru)

by satan_claus 02 May 2011

Hey there Lucy, I am heading for Bolivia myself within a week or so. Will be in Lima tomorrow, then busing it to Titicaca and Copacabana…
Re: Bolivian Mountain Guides BEWARE

by talking_trails 04 February 2011

I am so sorry you didn't enjoy your time in Bolivia. I and my partner had an outstanding experience both visiting Bolivia for 4 weeks…
April weather in cordillera real

by pokerface1023 20 December 2010

I'm planning a three week vacation on April 1 until 23 2011. Aside from nepal which i've already trekked extensively, do i have any other…
RE: Good place to hike in Bolivia

by tunabagel 06 December 2010

As above - el choro is popular and is very close to La Paz to start, Takesi is a little further but easier and in my opinion nicer scenery.…
Re: Trekking Cordillera Blanca

by sindberg 28 October 2010

You could do the Choro Trek, where you go from the high plateau down to the tropics. Or you could make an attempt to climb Huayna Potosí…
RE: Looking for Trekking partner(s), Bolivia

by satan_claus 06 September 2010

Hey visc, may I suggest you consider the Condoriri Trek in Cordillera Real - that is, if you're not looking for anything too strenuous,…