Choroic - North Yungas Province - Peace

Recommendations

Wear light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and sun hat, waterproof coat for rainy season; first aid kit with sunscreen, insect repellent and medicine for altitude sickness.

Altitude 1746 masl
Temperatura mine. 15 C – Max. 26 C

Choroic – North Yungas Province

The origin of the population dates back to pre-Hispanic times and the Spanish conquest., where its first inhabitants were dedicated to agricultural and mining production; It is a town where technology mixes with culture and tradition.; brings together social groups of different origins such as Aymara, Afro-Bolivians and mestizos, who coexist for the progress of the region. Coroico is surrounded by impressive landscape, featuring beautiful views of the Cordillera Real: high mountain ranges and subtropical valleys. In the natural space, plant species such as annatto stand out, wormwood, lemon verbena, eucalyptus, chilca, So, etc. In January of 2004 has been declared “First Tourist Municipality of Bolivia” by the Vice Ministry of Tourism within the framework of the Law 2074 of Promotion and Development of Tourist Activity in Bolivia. This appointment is due to the variety of attractions and the quality of services it has to serve visitors..

The ecotourism activities that can be carried out in this region are hiking, mountain bike (biking), landscape photography record, observation of flora and fauna, boating (kayaking) y rafting, in addition to community and rural tourism with visits to towns with rich cultural heritage of the region. Among the main attractions is the Cotapata National Park, the Pre-Hispanic path El Choro, Uchumachi hill, the Pozas del Vagante, La Ecovía Curuspata – Chovacollo. The cultural attractions that stand out are: the charming rural communities like Tocaña, Mururata and the cave paintings in “Kellkata”. Among the most notable events are the Patronal Festival of the 20 October in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria, the Racacha Fair and the International Choir Festival.

Coroico is derived from the Quechua word meaning coryguayco (Golden Hill). The city's biggest attraction is its slowness, allowing plenty of time to swim, sunbathe and swing in the hammocks. Hiking here is more than a trekking trip, that attracts hikers for the Camino del Choro or the frenetic descent from the mountains of La Paz.

Coroico is relatively warm all year round, but summer storms bring heavy downpours. Due to its hill peak position, fog is common, especially in the afternoon, When they rise from the deep valleys and the whirlpools pass over the streets and rooftops.

The city festival is 20 October, and Saturdays and Sundays are market days. On Monday, the city closes its doors, with most shops and restaurants reopening on Tuesday morning.

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