4-day Maria Lloco trek, Bolivia
Join Jaime, IFMGA certified mountain guide, in a wonderful 4-day trek around Condoriri, Huayna Potosi and Maria Lloco, in the Cordillera Real.
Andes
4 Days
Apr - Oct
Description
The Condoriri massif is part of the spectacular Cordillera Real, a region of the Andes, in Bolivia. There are wonderful summits, including Huayna Potosà and Maria Lloco. During this 4-day trek in the area we will discover together the beauty of the natural environment.
We leave from La Paz to Tuni. Here we start the tour of the lakes. Firstly Laguna Chiarkhota, then Laguna Wichu Khota. We can also visit the glacial lake in Huayna PotosĂ. Maria Lloco is one of the known summits in the area.
On average we walk 4-7 hours per day, therefore you need to be in good physical shape.
Do you want to join me in this 4-day trek in Bolivia? Then get in touch with me for more information! Are you looking for a longer expedition in the area? Check out this 8-day option!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: La Paz - Tuni - Laguna Chiarkhota (4700m)
We leave from La Paz at 8AM by private vehicle to Tuni. We meet our mule carrying team. This is where the trek until the base camp of Condoriri starts.
Walking time: 4 hours
D +200/-300m
Day 2: Laguna Chiarkhota - Laguna Wichu Khota (4800m)
We leave Condoriri behind and start at the foot of the Black Needle until the Jallayko pass (5025m). We are in a beautiful valley, Jistaña. Then we go up to the Tillipata pass (5000m). From there, we enjoy amazing views of the lakes, a great reward for all the effort. Then we descend to the Laguna Wichu Khota, where we set camp at the foot of MarĂa Lloco (5522m).
Walking time: 7 hours
D +845/-935m
Day 3: Laguna Wichu Khota - Maria Lloco (4800m)
We move between the lakes until the old camp of the Santa Fe mine. A short detour to the small summit dominating the camp allows us to admire the lakes one more time. We ascend until the camp, surrounded by the summits Imilla Apachita, Maria Lluko and Huayna Potosi (6088m). The views are breathtaking!
Optional: continue until the Huayna PotosĂ glacial lake. The path here is a true belvedere.
Walking time: 6 hours
D +320/-200m
Day 4: Maria Lloco - Base camp - Huayna Potosi refuge (4700m)
Today we reach the Milluni pass (5000m). The Milluni valley opens up. We go around the Huayna Potosi to our left before reaching the valley, that we follow until the refuge.
We return to La Paz by 4Ă—4 private transfer.
Details
More info
We will have a cook and there is an option for vegetarian food.
About the guide
-Jaime
4.8
(31)
Mountain Guide
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide from Bolivia.
I organize mountaineering and trekking trips in different regions of Bolivia, and community tourism as well. I spend my free time exploring new destinations and discovering new mountains and cultures in remote regions.
I have more than 20 years of experience working in Cordillera Real, and I live in Tuni, Condoriri. I worked as mule driver, porter, cook, trekking guide assistant, trekking guide, and finally became IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide in 2008.
I made several ascents in Bolivia and neighboring countries like Argentina, Chile and Peru. Some of them: Ojos de Salado, Wallatiri, Urus, Azangate, Huayna potosĂ, Illimani, Chir oco, Chachacomani, Sajama, Illamapu, Acohoma, Chapi orco, Acotango, Parinacota… These experiences prepared me to organize and guide expeditions.
I like to provide a top level service to people from all around the world, help them get in contact with the local culture, and of course help them reach their objectives in the mountains.
Languages
French | English | Spanish
Certificates
IFMGA | AGMTB
What people are saying about -Jaime
Jordan
Great guide. Did a great job for us.
Priyanka
I hiked for 8 days in Cordirella Real, Bolivia in August with Jaime as my guide. I got in touch with Jaime through explore and share. The portal was quick in arranging everything, fees, dates and also updating change in dates. As a solo femake traveller, it felt very safe and secure. I am a very avid trekker and have been to a number of little known places alone - often with a guide and the usual support of cook, mules etc. I can easily say, Jaime is the best guide I ever had. He made me very comfortable from day one, looked after me very well, fed and watered me so well that many times I walked belly full, he took me to places that hardly anybody goes to, caught fresh trouts for me after a long day hiking, encouraged me on difficult days and walked arm and arm with me while tackling nasty downhill steep screes in battering wind and scorching sun. I had the opportunity to spend two days at Tuni at his home which I will never forget. It was idyllic way to end the trek in the serene surroundings with the Alpacas, guinea pigs, Charly the cat, a big rabbit and ofcourse Jamie's family. Jaime loves Bolivia, his life and familia and he absolutely loves to show it to others. He is a very kind person and keen to share gear, chocolates, water with you. He also offered to carry my back pack once (of course I didnt let him). I had so much fun trekking with him, I was always smiling - even at 5300 m of Pico Austria. I met him as a guide but left him as a dear friend. I thank explore and share for having such a gem of a person on their website. Note: Jaime had some very good things to say about the portal. As someone living in a very remote part of Bolivia (Tuni), he feels explore and share has really helped him in getting in touch with people across the world. So ot seems a win win for all three parties involved. I will use explore and share again and recommend it to other solo travellers. Its a shame I only came to know about them recently. I have provided more detailed review on tripadvisor :).
Bruno
Jaime is a great guide ! He is comprehensive and help you to reach the summit. We had a great experience in Pequeno Alpamayo, everything was perfect !
Michael
He was knowledgeable, patient and attentive to my safety, well-being and still provided an amazing experience. Vidal was a great support and made sure I had great food and nourishing meals.
Lothar
Jamie did an awesome Job
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