Yungas


On the way
Recorrido
The Yungas lies eastern to La Paz. It forms the transition zone between the highland plateau and the tropical lowlands. The picture beside evidences the exciting ride through the gorges to Coroico.

Valley near Coroico
Valle
All kinds of tropical fruits and even coffee, cocoa, coca and tobacco thrive due to the fertile vegetation. To enjoy the products of mother nature, it's recommended to eat these fruits in huge amounts; the more you eat - the better it tastes.

Daytrip
Sendero
On the various tracks through the valleys, you will be the lucky discoverer of mosquitoes (yellow fever) as well as toucans, butterflies and a marvelous blossom splendor.

Coca plantation?
Coca
It's said, that the Yungas have coca plantations of especially good quality. Mate de Coca (coca tea) is the best panacea ever known. Its significance can be compared with the sum of camomile-, sage-, peppermint- and nettle-tea etc..