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The "Valley of Eternal Spring" lies in the heart of
Bolivia half way between the tropical plains of the east
and the high Altiplano. On our way from Santa Cruz we
rise up from the Amazon rainforests of the Chapare to
the Andes and then drop down into the golden valley of Cochabamba,
all within a few kilometers.
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This frontier post of the Inka Empire lies 142 km. (90 miles) from
Cochabamba. Because of its buildings, Inkallajta stands among
some of the most interesting ruins in Bolivia.
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| INKACHACA | ||
 This ancient pre-hispanic site has left an atmosphere
full of energy and mystery. The area is surrounded by steep
mountains and deep valleys plenty of trees covered with epiphytes,
mosses, and lichens. We are 10 km. (6 miles) from the the eastern
highlands of the "puna" and already in the
Carrasco National Park.
It is possible to see species of micro-leaved plants,
arboreal ferns, and the micro-life of the high and humid jungle.
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| THE VALLEYS | ||
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An enjoyable day passing through the verdant and golden
countryside which extends to the foothills of the Tunari hills.
Small colonial villages little changed since colonial times,
handicrafts, local fairs, religious sanctuaries...
In the Condor Huachana area it is possible to see a colony of the exotic Puya Raimondi cactus which flowers once every 100 years.
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| CARRASCO NATIONAL PARK | ||
River tributaries flow from the highest cloud forests in the
world to the immense Amazon basin. The park covers more than
620,000 hectares (1.5 million acres) from an altitude of 4,500 mt.
down to 250 mt. (15,000 ft./800 ft.)
It is one of the richest eco-systems on the planet with an extraordinary variety of flora which includes dozens of palms, ferns, and other plants as well as extremely rare and protected animal species.
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| "EL PUENTE" JUNGLE LODGE | ||
Located in the exuberant world of the most humid tropical forest
on Earth, on the edge of the the Carrasco National Park, "El Puente"
Lodge is set among 40 hectares (100 acres) of preserved rainforest.
You can explore self-guided paths to streams of crystal water
and natural pools while looking at dozens of rare birds, butterflies, and
glittering insects...
The lodge itself offers simple comfort in its 12 bedrooms (each with private bathroom), restaurant, and bar. You can relax in the hammock room.
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La Paz -
Sucre-Potosí -
Uyuni Salt Flats -
Carrasco N.P. -
Cochabamba -
Santa Cruz -
Amazonia -
About Fremen
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