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Discover the Crater of Maragua on a day trip. Hike to a mountaintop for a sunrise above a sea of clouds, explore Pumamachay and Incamachay with cave paintings, and enjoy a vegetarian lunch in Tumpeca

Highlights

• Discover the Maragua Crater, a geological formation with stunning views
• See the cave paintings in the Pumamachay Cave, dating back thousands of years
• Visit the Jalqa's communities and enjoy a vegetarian lunch in there
• Explore the Devil's Throat, a small waterfall, and a beautiful viewpoint
• Admire the colorful mountains near Sucre, full of different minerals

Description

Discover the Cordillera de los Frailes on a guided hike from Sucre. Begin your adventure at dawn with a visit to a viewpoint point near the colonial chapel of Chataquilla, a significant meeting place for the Jalqa community. From the viewpoint, enjoy breathtaking views as you wait for the sunrise, accompanied by a breakfast snack. After the sunrise, visit the chapel of Chataquilla to learn about its history and cultural significance. Next, start a 20 minutes hike to the mountain's summit. From this vantage point, enjoy spectacular views of the Tumpeca Valley, the indigenous community of Chaunaca, the Maragua Crater, and part of the city of Sucre. As you continue the hike throughout the morning, take in the stunning scenery, including impressive geological formations, local flora, and forests. If we’re lucky, we might spot some Andean wildlife in the mountains. After 2 hours of walking, reach the Pumamachay cave to admire ancient cave paintings that date back thousands of years. Continue for about 30 more minutes to Incamachay, where you’ll find more cave paintings and traces of ancient communities. The hike then leads to the Jalqa community of Tumpeca, nestled in a valley near a river. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch in Maragua after departing from Tumpeca. From there, you’ll be treated to incredible views of the colorful mountains near Sucre, rich with various minerals. Inside the Maragua Crater, visit the Jalqa community of Maragua and the area known as the Devil's Throat, featuring a small waterfall and a stunning viewpoint. Finally, return to Sucre from the Maragua Crater, concluding your unforgettable journey.

Includes

Private transportation to and from Sucre Visit to the colonial chapel of Chataquilla See the beautiful sunrise in the Bolivian Andes Light breakfast at the mountain summit while we wait for the sunrise Hike through Cordillera de los Frailes Exploration of Pumamachay and Incamachay cave paintings Vegetarian lunch in the Jalqa community Visit to Maragua Crater and the Jalqa community of Marawa Viewpoint of the Devil's Throat and a small waterfall Entry tickets (10 dolars) Headlamps during the initial part of the hike

Important Information

• -During the hike after dawn, although it’s a short route, it’s important to exercise the utmost caution. Stay focused on the trail. Hiking in the early morning light can be both invigorating and serene. Just remember to watch your step. -A flashlight will be provided for each participant, but if you have an extra one, it’s always useful. -In the morning, it can be cloudy, windy, and cold, so it’s important to have appropriate clothing for that weather.

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