Bolivia Favorite Adventures

Our Peru Favorite Adventures

Peru is full of opportunities to complete world class outdoor adventures and visit fascinating indigenous communities. Here are a few of our favorite adventures.

# 1. Biking Down the Death Road to Coroico

Driving (or biking) down the “Death Road” from the altiplano to Coroico isn’t as adventurous as it used to be when it was the only road from La Paz into Coroico and buses, cars and minivans would regularly fly off of cliffs while ascending or descending the road. But it’s still exciting to bike down. One wrong move and you will plummet at least a thousand feet to a certain death. And Coroico is a great place to take a break from the altitude and cold of the altiplano.

# 2. Climbing and Hiking in the Condoriri Mountains

Karl first climbed Cabeza de Condor in 1995. Climbing Cabeza de Condoriri is a technical peak but a great alternative to climbing it is to hike to the lake that forms the base camp for Condoriri and several nearby peaks. If you want to do day hikes from the base camp, hire a porter to watch your tent. Thefts are common in the area (and throughout the Cordillera Real) if you leave your gear unattended for too long. You can also do longer hikes through the Cordillera Real starting in the Condoriri Range.

# 3. Climbing Huayna Potosí

Huayna Potosí is the easiest 6,000 meter to climb in the Cordillera Real. It’s also very close to La Paz. There are numerous guiding companies that will take you to the top in a few days, including 1 day of training. But don’t take it lightly. Hire a good guide and make sure that you acclimatize properly. Spend at least 4 days in La Paz and do at least one acclimatization climb before attempting Huayna Potosí.