Things to do in Sorata
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Andean Epics Ride Company
Andean Epics Ride Company is a professional and enthusiastic set-up that offers a range of great mountain-bike trips for riders of all levels. These range from sedate half-day excursions to awesome multi-day adventures in the surrounding sierras. Owner Travis is always building downhill trails and plotting out new routes; one of his specialties is a five-day trip from Sorata to Rurrenabaque, starting with a two-day ride from Sorata to Mapiri via Consata (descending over 4000m from the starting point in the mountains), followed by a three-day boat journey with hikes as side-trips. The trip leaves every Monday from Sorata and costs B$1400. A minimum of four people is requir…
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Pete’s Place
Serves big breakfasts that set you up for a day’s hiking, as well as a large selection of well-prepared and presented vegetarian fare, chicken curry and tasty steaks, all in a cheerful, comfortable setting. Owner Pete keeps an extensive library of maps and guidebooks and provides up-to-date trekking information. It’s well worth picking up a copy of his book Bolivia – Between a Rock and a Hard Place, a comprehensive synthesis of Bolivian political history.
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Café Illampu
Café Illampu is a 15-minute down-and-up walk from town, this lovely relaxing spot is en route to the San Pedro cave. Leave it for the return journey, for if you stop here on the way to the cave, you might not make it as the place is exceedingly tranquil (views, garden, llamas), and there’s good coffee, sandwiches on homemade bread and great cakes – the Swiss owner is a master baker.
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Altai Oasis Restaurant
The peaceful balcony restaurant at this loveable spot 15 minutes' walk from town serves coffee, drinks and a range of vegetarian dishes. There are also T-bone steaks and an Eastern European touch, with Polish borscht and tasty goulash. It's a great place to just sit with a drink too, with views over the valley and the tinkle of wind chimes.
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Artesanías Kurmi
For local handiwork look for the friendly Artesanías Kurmi, in a rustic two-story white house. Here Wilma Velasco sells wonderful homemade and hand-dyed clothing, hats, dolls, bags and wall-hangings for excellent prices; also ask to try the homemade orange wine! There's no sign, but if you ring the bell, she'll open up.
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Alcaldía Museum
The main square, Plaza General Enrique Peñaranda, is Sorata’s showcase. Upstairs in the town hall on the plaza is the free Alcaldía Museum, containing a number of artifacts from the Inca Marka site near Laguna Chillata, and an exhibit of old festival clothing.
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Gruta de San Pedro
A popular excursion is to the Gruta de San Pedro, 12km from town. The cave is approximately 400m deep with an enclosed lagoon, and though it is no longer possible to swim in it, it can be crossed with pedal boats.
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Restaurant Jalisco
On the east side of the plaza, Jalisco delivers an ambitious menu of pizzas, Bolivian choices, pasta and creditable attempts at Mexican food – tacos and burritos.
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El Ceibo
This is one of a row of simple Bolivian eateries serving hearty portions of typical Bolivian dishes.
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