Sajama National Park
Sajama National Park
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Kerrymore
Johannesburg, South Africa30 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
Sajama National Park is amazing. It's totally off the tourist route, very undeveloped, offers spectacular scenery and lots of outdoor adventures. As I was travelling on my own I decided to do a tour offered to Sajama by Banjo Tours, and this made the experience even more wonderful. Ben, who owns and runs the company, has put together a great tour to this part of Bolivia. He is meticulous at planning and organising and has included visits to the quaint village of Rosario, the City of Stone and the Ruins of the Eagle Men as part of the tour, which are all worth a visit. The tour allowed me to take time and explore each of the sites that we stopped at, rather than just having a 20 minute photo stop. The area is also not sign posted, so it was a great relief not having to worry about getting lost. Climbing up to 5300m on Mount Sajama, followed by a swim in the thermal springs was just awesome. Lots of alpacas, Vicuñas and viscachas and I even got to see a condor gliding on the thermals in the sky above us. So if you like visiting places far from the tourist crowds, then this is a must do, and doing it with Banjo Tours made it a much more fun and enjoyable experience. This was definitely the highlight of my visit to Bolivia.
Written 1 May 2014
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Paulnaragon
North Myrtle Beach, SC6 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
The Nacional Parque Sajama is 125 kilometers directly south of the southernmost shore of Lake Titicaca, as the condor flies.
The western edge of the Parque is the border with Chile.
To get to the Sajama National Park from La Paz I took a mini-bus on Nat'l Hwy 1 south to Patacamaya. In Patacamaya the highway divides, Nat'l Hwy 1 going further south and Nat'l Hwy 4 going west to Chile, which takes you to the Nacional Parque Sajama. On the periphery of the main market in Patacamaya is mini-bus service for 30 Bolivianos per person. You need to ask around at the market, as there are no specific booths or stands operated by the transportation services.
There is at least one mini-bus each day that leaves Sajama at 6 a.m. for Patacamaya and returns to Sajama, departing Patacamaya at about 1 p.m. About a 3-hour ride to Sajama. The driver told me the length of drive time depends on how loaded-down the mini-bus is. On Sundays, there are usually three (3) mini-buses leaving from Sajama at 6 A.M. for Patacamaya and departing at 1 p.m. for the return to Sajama.
It ought to be mentioned that the cost of food in Sajama is expensive and scarce because all the foodstuffs are bought in and brought in Patacamaya....by the other passengers you are riding with! One is advised to buy foodstuffs in the Patacamaya market to bring with. This explains the frequency of transport service to and from Pachacamaya. Otherwise, the pueblo of Sajama is only about 100 inhabitants, which would not account for daily transport to Pachacmaya.
The Nacional Parque Sajama is 185 kilometers from Patacamaya, approaching the Bolivian frontier with Chile, on a heavily trafficed 'freight corridor' with foodstuffs and dry goods being transported from Chile to LaPaz by truck. This highway is the only asphalt-surfaced roadway of all the Bolivian-Chilean border roads that continues as asphalt into Chile!
The pueblo of Sajama, originally called Jila Uta Collana, where I stayed is like a frontier town, located in the Parque Nacional twenty kilometers off the highway to the west on a dirt road, which is the main park entrance.
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Just before entering the pueblo there was a park registration office on the left side of the roadway, where I was required to sign in and pay a park entrance fee of forty (40) bolivianos. No restriction on the length of stay.
There are six or seven hostels, two small restaurants, four tiny general stores, a church and a new hospital that was nearing completion when I was there. The pueblo is about a kilometer long and a half of a kilometer wide.
To give you some idea of the age of the pueblo, the church, which has the appearance of a structure built in the Dark Ages, was constructed of adobe and stone and the roof thatched with a local grass. The date carved into the adobe is 1886 and the small plaza in front of the church is the only area in the entire pueblo surfaced in flat stone. All streets are dirt. No sidewalks or paved surfaces. The walls of most of the buildings are adobe. Some of the new construction is brick.
The main attraction is Nevado Sajama, the highest mountain in Bolivia at 6542 meters or 19,626 feet above sea level. The peak is unique in that its not in a mountain range, rather it stands alone. A couple of shorter peaks on its northwest side.
The pueblo of Sajama is in the shadow of Nevado Sajama, about three kilometers distance. The pueblo itself is at an elevation of 4250 meters or 12,750 feet. However, climbing Nevado Sajama is not the only attraction for an adventure seeker.
There are at least six volcanoes, one of which is active, within a day's walking distance. I walked to one of the volcanoes--Nevado Pomerape and back in a day, which is 27 kilometers from the pueblo. Next to Pomerape is another volcano, Nevado Parinalota, which is a perfect cone. Really spectacular natural beauty! There are also a geysers about 8 kilometers from the pueblo.
In addition, one can trek leisurely through the valley, which is dotted with herds of llama, alpaca, and vicuna grazing. There may be 500 or more. There are also ducks and birds. Much to enjoy in an environment of absolute silence.
The Campesinos, or country folk, that live in the valley are strictly herdsmen, not farmers, which is not comprehensible to me since this bowl-shaped valley is all volcanic ash and may be considered some of the most fertile land on the planet!
The wind is not constant, but is frequently blowing and that means ash in the air. So don't have expectations of staying clean, because you find yourself more comfortable staying dirty!
Most of the tourists to Sajama are from April to November when its HOT AND DRY. The sun is torrid during this time frame. Conditions are ideal for climbing Nevado Sajama or just trekking along its slopes or, as I indicated, to any of the volcanoes.
The rainy season which extends from early December into March is a period of intense rainfall and overcast skies. The result at that altitude is wet and cold. It is not a favorable period in which to be there. I can say this from experience, as my first few days there were fabulous for being out while my last few, as the wet season began, were very restrictive because of the long periods of rain.
Heavy amounts of moisture are carried from the Amazon basin ( about 2/3rds of Bolivia is in the Amazon basin) over the eastern Andes into the Altiplano. Its called the rainy season but could just as appropriately be called the 'flood' season!
Ode to Nevado Sajama
The highest peak in Bolivia--Sajama by name
Is not in a mountain range, but alone.
In the Altiplano stand this precious stone.
An attraction one is drawn to admire.
Sajama in its elegant snow mass attire
Does silently inspire.
After all, its an Earthly spire.
The clouds above Sajama form a wind-swept ring
On those clouds a choir of angels--silent to Earthly ears--sing.
Ah, just to be here.
At that magnificence stare.
This to behold
Is to momentarily be held
In the arms of Mother Earth's natural beauty.
I favor this over any duty.
Quick! A photo before she puts me down!
The western edge of the Parque is the border with Chile.
To get to the Sajama National Park from La Paz I took a mini-bus on Nat'l Hwy 1 south to Patacamaya. In Patacamaya the highway divides, Nat'l Hwy 1 going further south and Nat'l Hwy 4 going west to Chile, which takes you to the Nacional Parque Sajama. On the periphery of the main market in Patacamaya is mini-bus service for 30 Bolivianos per person. You need to ask around at the market, as there are no specific booths or stands operated by the transportation services.
There is at least one mini-bus each day that leaves Sajama at 6 a.m. for Patacamaya and returns to Sajama, departing Patacamaya at about 1 p.m. About a 3-hour ride to Sajama. The driver told me the length of drive time depends on how loaded-down the mini-bus is. On Sundays, there are usually three (3) mini-buses leaving from Sajama at 6 A.M. for Patacamaya and departing at 1 p.m. for the return to Sajama.
It ought to be mentioned that the cost of food in Sajama is expensive and scarce because all the foodstuffs are bought in and brought in Patacamaya....by the other passengers you are riding with! One is advised to buy foodstuffs in the Patacamaya market to bring with. This explains the frequency of transport service to and from Pachacamaya. Otherwise, the pueblo of Sajama is only about 100 inhabitants, which would not account for daily transport to Pachacmaya.
The Nacional Parque Sajama is 185 kilometers from Patacamaya, approaching the Bolivian frontier with Chile, on a heavily trafficed 'freight corridor' with foodstuffs and dry goods being transported from Chile to LaPaz by truck. This highway is the only asphalt-surfaced roadway of all the Bolivian-Chilean border roads that continues as asphalt into Chile!
The pueblo of Sajama, originally called Jila Uta Collana, where I stayed is like a frontier town, located in the Parque Nacional twenty kilometers off the highway to the west on a dirt road, which is the main park entrance.
.
Just before entering the pueblo there was a park registration office on the left side of the roadway, where I was required to sign in and pay a park entrance fee of forty (40) bolivianos. No restriction on the length of stay.
There are six or seven hostels, two small restaurants, four tiny general stores, a church and a new hospital that was nearing completion when I was there. The pueblo is about a kilometer long and a half of a kilometer wide.
To give you some idea of the age of the pueblo, the church, which has the appearance of a structure built in the Dark Ages, was constructed of adobe and stone and the roof thatched with a local grass. The date carved into the adobe is 1886 and the small plaza in front of the church is the only area in the entire pueblo surfaced in flat stone. All streets are dirt. No sidewalks or paved surfaces. The walls of most of the buildings are adobe. Some of the new construction is brick.
The main attraction is Nevado Sajama, the highest mountain in Bolivia at 6542 meters or 19,626 feet above sea level. The peak is unique in that its not in a mountain range, rather it stands alone. A couple of shorter peaks on its northwest side.
The pueblo of Sajama is in the shadow of Nevado Sajama, about three kilometers distance. The pueblo itself is at an elevation of 4250 meters or 12,750 feet. However, climbing Nevado Sajama is not the only attraction for an adventure seeker.
There are at least six volcanoes, one of which is active, within a day's walking distance. I walked to one of the volcanoes--Nevado Pomerape and back in a day, which is 27 kilometers from the pueblo. Next to Pomerape is another volcano, Nevado Parinalota, which is a perfect cone. Really spectacular natural beauty! There are also a geysers about 8 kilometers from the pueblo.
In addition, one can trek leisurely through the valley, which is dotted with herds of llama, alpaca, and vicuna grazing. There may be 500 or more. There are also ducks and birds. Much to enjoy in an environment of absolute silence.
The Campesinos, or country folk, that live in the valley are strictly herdsmen, not farmers, which is not comprehensible to me since this bowl-shaped valley is all volcanic ash and may be considered some of the most fertile land on the planet!
The wind is not constant, but is frequently blowing and that means ash in the air. So don't have expectations of staying clean, because you find yourself more comfortable staying dirty!
Most of the tourists to Sajama are from April to November when its HOT AND DRY. The sun is torrid during this time frame. Conditions are ideal for climbing Nevado Sajama or just trekking along its slopes or, as I indicated, to any of the volcanoes.
The rainy season which extends from early December into March is a period of intense rainfall and overcast skies. The result at that altitude is wet and cold. It is not a favorable period in which to be there. I can say this from experience, as my first few days there were fabulous for being out while my last few, as the wet season began, were very restrictive because of the long periods of rain.
Heavy amounts of moisture are carried from the Amazon basin ( about 2/3rds of Bolivia is in the Amazon basin) over the eastern Andes into the Altiplano. Its called the rainy season but could just as appropriately be called the 'flood' season!
Ode to Nevado Sajama
The highest peak in Bolivia--Sajama by name
Is not in a mountain range, but alone.
In the Altiplano stand this precious stone.
An attraction one is drawn to admire.
Sajama in its elegant snow mass attire
Does silently inspire.
After all, its an Earthly spire.
The clouds above Sajama form a wind-swept ring
On those clouds a choir of angels--silent to Earthly ears--sing.
Ah, just to be here.
At that magnificence stare.
This to behold
Is to momentarily be held
In the arms of Mother Earth's natural beauty.
I favor this over any duty.
Quick! A photo before she puts me down!
Written 12 October 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ian C
Tacoma, Washington, United States4 contributions
Dec 2018
Sajama is an incredibly beautiful place that is well worth the visit. As others have said, take the minivan that says "Parque Nacional Sajama" outside "Restaraunt Capitol" in Patacamaya. It is technically no longer a restaurant, but it is well known around town. The minivan leaves around 12pm or when full - I recommend getting there two hours early to be safe. Know that Sundays are different and the minivan departs a lot earlier. The minivans return to Patacamaya leaving around 6am from the main plaza in Sajama (again I recommend getting there an hour earlier to be safe, we left at 5:35am. Sundays the van departs around 4am). It may be obvious, but note that there are no ATMs in Sajama, so bring some cash with you. There are ATMs on the main street in Patacamaya further down from the Restaraunt Capitol.
As for accommodation. There are two hostels at the south entrance of the town you can stay in (Hostal Sajama being the popular one for bs. 60 a night with wifi and bike rentals). However, there are many people in town who will host guests in an informal Airbnb setting. I stayed with the wonderful Señora Sofia. She lives on the corner to the southeast of the main church (in the next plaza over from where the minimbus drops you off). You can find her at the "Tienda Alojamiento 'Alpaquita'". She charged me bs. 35 a night for the room, bs. 20 for breakfast and lunch, and 15 bs. for breakfast (you can also ask her for lunch to go (para llevar) the night before which she will leave with your breakfast!
As for activities, the are pretty well known in town and you will receive a map when you pay your bs. 100 entrance fee at the park office. The Huayñacota Lagoon is a must with some awesome birds (at least in December). It took me 3 hours each way to walk on the main road going north (sunscreen is a must! The sun can be super intense). You can sometimes hitch rides but it can be tough with limited traffic. I also recommend "el mirador' which is straight east of town (you can see the trail from Sajama) and takes you up a little under 5000m for some good views of Sajama and the valley and is a less-intense hike if you are not looking to trek.
As for accommodation. There are two hostels at the south entrance of the town you can stay in (Hostal Sajama being the popular one for bs. 60 a night with wifi and bike rentals). However, there are many people in town who will host guests in an informal Airbnb setting. I stayed with the wonderful Señora Sofia. She lives on the corner to the southeast of the main church (in the next plaza over from where the minimbus drops you off). You can find her at the "Tienda Alojamiento 'Alpaquita'". She charged me bs. 35 a night for the room, bs. 20 for breakfast and lunch, and 15 bs. for breakfast (you can also ask her for lunch to go (para llevar) the night before which she will leave with your breakfast!
As for activities, the are pretty well known in town and you will receive a map when you pay your bs. 100 entrance fee at the park office. The Huayñacota Lagoon is a must with some awesome birds (at least in December). It took me 3 hours each way to walk on the main road going north (sunscreen is a must! The sun can be super intense). You can sometimes hitch rides but it can be tough with limited traffic. I also recommend "el mirador' which is straight east of town (you can see the trail from Sajama) and takes you up a little under 5000m for some good views of Sajama and the valley and is a less-intense hike if you are not looking to trek.
Written 25 December 2018
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amaurimattos
Macae, Brazil68 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
For nature lovers, the Sajama National Park is top destination in Bolivia.
Fantastic views of the mountains and large groups of llamas are always present.
Departing from La Paz the first step is to take the minibus to Patacamaya that departs hourly from the vicinity of the Municipal Cemetery starting at 6:00 AM. In Patacamaya there is a Vam which departs nearby Restaurante Capitol daily at 12:00 AM. The Vam arrives at the Patacamaya stop around 9:00 AM. It is recommended to arrive at the stop at least 2 hours before the departure time to secure the place on the vam. From Patacamaya to Sajama are about 3 hours drive. To enter the Park you must pay a fee of 100 Bolivianos. 2 to 3 days are enough to visit Sajama. Be prepared to face the altitude (4200 m) and a very cold weather. In winter the temperature can drop up to -30degC.
Fantastic views of the mountains and large groups of llamas are always present.
Departing from La Paz the first step is to take the minibus to Patacamaya that departs hourly from the vicinity of the Municipal Cemetery starting at 6:00 AM. In Patacamaya there is a Vam which departs nearby Restaurante Capitol daily at 12:00 AM. The Vam arrives at the Patacamaya stop around 9:00 AM. It is recommended to arrive at the stop at least 2 hours before the departure time to secure the place on the vam. From Patacamaya to Sajama are about 3 hours drive. To enter the Park you must pay a fee of 100 Bolivianos. 2 to 3 days are enough to visit Sajama. Be prepared to face the altitude (4200 m) and a very cold weather. In winter the temperature can drop up to -30degC.
Written 19 April 2017
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BEATRICE P
Toulouse, France10 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We had such a great time in that village. We spend three days at Sajama hostal where we had our little home. Our host was really helpfull. We visited all the mains points : lagunas, geysers, thermes. We were only four tourists in the village at that time. The sajama national park should definitly be part of a travel in Bolivia. Peace
Written 6 March 2015
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TSTLEO
Hong Kong, China62 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Banjo Tours 'Andean Trail to Sajama National Park' tour was absolutely the highlight of my wife's and my three week visit to Bolivia. We loved La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Tupiza, the four - day 'salt flats' area tour and Titicaca but most of all we were captivated by the rarely - visited - by - foreigners areas that Banjo Tours founder, Ben Montevilla, arranged for us to discover over four truly fascinating days. Quite incredibly, we were the only tourists to be found when we hiked to the ruins of the Eagle Men, the City of Stone and to the base camp of Mt Sajama, Bolivia's highest peak. We even had the geyser field and hot springs to ourselves. In addition to all this off the beaten track enjoyment, we even had a night in an altiplano village ..... with not a single other visitor within miles. All in all, it was a most enjoyable grand finale to a memorable visit to a country that we found to be truly enthralling.
Written 16 October 2014
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rene m
9 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
I would like to share some info about this park because theres not much online. Sajama its awesome for natural lovers! Like someone said here. I went by myself but make some friends while going to Sajama from Patacamaya on the minivan. There is a fee of 100 bolivianos to enter to the park. I stayed in the town of Sajama for 2 nights at a local house own by 'Benigna'. She is an older woman who runs a store that its in front of the main plaza (this plaza its just next to the other plaza were the driver from the minivan will drop you). She has two rooms with two individual beds on each, and her daughter that lives close has more accomodation. The price was 30 bolivianos per night. She also offers breakfast and dinner. I didnt try breakfast because we started hiking to early that day, but the dinner was awesome! After coming from a tire day exploring the park she gave us a big plate of soup (quinoa/rice) and the main plate was beef and rice (for vegetarians she offers eggs). Price of dinner 15 bolivianos.
Now some info about distances: if you stayed in town, to get to the geisers by foot its approx 2 hrs or less, the terrain to get there its plain. From the geisers to the high lakes we were told was other 2 hours. We walk/hike that time but couldnt find those lakes, so we went back to town (full trip 8 hrs to get back to town). After going back to town we rest a little bit and started walking to the thermal waters (there are two one its very small but more private, the other one its bigger but with more people, its the one next to a hostal. Both are super close to each other. They charge if a remember correctly 80 bolivianos, it doesnt matter which of the two you get in. We had luck to get to this pools by a car that was parked somewhere in town, we ask a ride to this person and he took us to the pools for 30 boliviano for the three. After having some beers there we walked back to the town (approx. 1:20, all plain) and had dinner again! This time we even tried llama beef. Oh! And you will see a lot of llamas, alpacas, vicuñas in the park, hundreds.
Now some info about distances: if you stayed in town, to get to the geisers by foot its approx 2 hrs or less, the terrain to get there its plain. From the geisers to the high lakes we were told was other 2 hours. We walk/hike that time but couldnt find those lakes, so we went back to town (full trip 8 hrs to get back to town). After going back to town we rest a little bit and started walking to the thermal waters (there are two one its very small but more private, the other one its bigger but with more people, its the one next to a hostal. Both are super close to each other. They charge if a remember correctly 80 bolivianos, it doesnt matter which of the two you get in. We had luck to get to this pools by a car that was parked somewhere in town, we ask a ride to this person and he took us to the pools for 30 boliviano for the three. After having some beers there we walked back to the town (approx. 1:20, all plain) and had dinner again! This time we even tried llama beef. Oh! And you will see a lot of llamas, alpacas, vicuñas in the park, hundreds.
Written 17 September 2018
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mrc282
World9,455 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Sajama NP is dominated by snow-capped volcanoes and camelids (llama, alpaca, sometimes vicunas). The scenery is quite picturesque, a photographer's dream. But rarely do tourists visit because it's a little complicated and time-consuming to get here, or simply because this park is the way less publicized compared to its cousin of Parque Eduardo Avaroa. The upside with the lack of tourists and vehicular traffic is that it's quite peaceful to spend a few days here.
For the record, It's possible to get to Sajama NP by public transportation from La Paz (via Patacayama) - other TA reviewers have provided suggestion for that. Just be prepared to spend 4-5 hrs or so in commute, plus a couple more for walking. And once in the national park, you also have to be prepared to trek to all sites yourself (e.g., geyser, termas pool) which means you need to bring something with you: time. While i was there, i didnt see any on-site jeep transportation options offered by local accommodations (but you could try asking as part of your trip planning).
For lodging, I noticed there are a few available within the national park itself. The two that stands out in Sajama Village are Hostal Oasis and Hostal Sajama. Both basic accommodations are managed by the same family. These hostals are what i consider "central" within the national park itself and you are surrounded by fantastic vistas dominated by at least 3 volcanoes - the formidable Sajama, as well as the Parinacota and Pomerapi at a distance. Another village you could also stay is Tomarapi. There is also a higher-end ecolodge located in this Tomarapi.
For me, I only had 2 days, and I visited here as part of my multi-day jeep tour originating from Uyuni. The route involves me driving over Salar de Copoisa and entering the Sajama NP via the SW entrance (nearer to Tambo Quemado), and exiting the NP the next day via the NE entrance (main park entrance you would see if coming from La Paz). I highly recommend doing it this way if you have the choice - the scenery is quite stunning as you ascend towards the NP from the SW direction and you would get to visit other sites along the way: Laguna Sakewa, Laguna Macaya, Polichroma Chullpa, before entering the NP proper.
For the record, It's possible to get to Sajama NP by public transportation from La Paz (via Patacayama) - other TA reviewers have provided suggestion for that. Just be prepared to spend 4-5 hrs or so in commute, plus a couple more for walking. And once in the national park, you also have to be prepared to trek to all sites yourself (e.g., geyser, termas pool) which means you need to bring something with you: time. While i was there, i didnt see any on-site jeep transportation options offered by local accommodations (but you could try asking as part of your trip planning).
For lodging, I noticed there are a few available within the national park itself. The two that stands out in Sajama Village are Hostal Oasis and Hostal Sajama. Both basic accommodations are managed by the same family. These hostals are what i consider "central" within the national park itself and you are surrounded by fantastic vistas dominated by at least 3 volcanoes - the formidable Sajama, as well as the Parinacota and Pomerapi at a distance. Another village you could also stay is Tomarapi. There is also a higher-end ecolodge located in this Tomarapi.
For me, I only had 2 days, and I visited here as part of my multi-day jeep tour originating from Uyuni. The route involves me driving over Salar de Copoisa and entering the Sajama NP via the SW entrance (nearer to Tambo Quemado), and exiting the NP the next day via the NE entrance (main park entrance you would see if coming from La Paz). I highly recommend doing it this way if you have the choice - the scenery is quite stunning as you ascend towards the NP from the SW direction and you would get to visit other sites along the way: Laguna Sakewa, Laguna Macaya, Polichroma Chullpa, before entering the NP proper.
Written 2 April 2016
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BoozyinBolivia
Aberdeen, UK89 contributions
Sept 2013
Stayed here for three nights with two of my mates. We were down @ Sajama NP for trekking and exploring the area in general.
We based ourselves at Hostel Sajama. We had our own lodge with private bathroom and electrical power points (ex handy for recharging batteries etc) Dinner bed and breakfast package incredibly cheap under $10/night/person. Food is very good and a decent
breakfast sets you up perfectly for a day exploring the beautiful area. The family who run the Hostel are extremely friendly & welcoming. Not something you see too often in Bolivian hostelries. I'd recommend Hostel Sajama as an ideal base for trekking, climbing etc.
We based ourselves at Hostel Sajama. We had our own lodge with private bathroom and electrical power points (ex handy for recharging batteries etc) Dinner bed and breakfast package incredibly cheap under $10/night/person. Food is very good and a decent
breakfast sets you up perfectly for a day exploring the beautiful area. The family who run the Hostel are extremely friendly & welcoming. Not something you see too often in Bolivian hostelries. I'd recommend Hostel Sajama as an ideal base for trekking, climbing etc.
Written 16 September 2013
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2digitalnomads
Cairo28 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
We went to visit Sajama and the plan was to spend the night there and leave the other day. We were surprised how calm and peaceful the place was and ended up staying for 5 days. If I didn't have to travel to La Paz to renew my visa we would've stayed much longer.
We stayed at Hostal Sajama right beside the main gate of the park, the hostel is clean and cheap and you get your own private bath and room if you want. All travelers we met spent more than they planned and the reason was always because of the nature of the place and how calm it is.
Food was part of the deal with the hostal, for $2 you get your breakfast and same (add $0.5) for lunch and dinner and you get your tean and coffee for free. You can also use the kitchen if you wish.
There are plenty of things to do in the park and one of them to see the flamingos or swim in the host springs.
We stayed at Hostal Sajama right beside the main gate of the park, the hostel is clean and cheap and you get your own private bath and room if you want. All travelers we met spent more than they planned and the reason was always because of the nature of the place and how calm it is.
Food was part of the deal with the hostal, for $2 you get your breakfast and same (add $0.5) for lunch and dinner and you get your tean and coffee for free. You can also use the kitchen if you wish.
There are plenty of things to do in the park and one of them to see the flamingos or swim in the host springs.
Written 11 January 2013
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Boa tarde Carlos
Sou Fabíola e moro em Brasília. Li seu comentário dessa viagem e me interessei em conhecer mais. Qual melhor época para ir? Somos uma família de 4 pessoas. Se vdc puder me responder no whatsapp te agradeço.
Fabíola e Fernando
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Written 14 July 2022
Hi!
If I travel alone and would like to do a full day tour in Sajama Park, is there a way that I can join a group? I saw some tour options, but I can only book for 2 people and over, not juste for one! Any tip?
Thank you! :)
Written 12 March 2019
Hi everyone, can you give me some advice please? I want to go for three days in July and am considering two options:
1. Trying to book a tour when I'm in La Paz. Will I find a tour for considerably less than the $500 per person I keep finding online? (I will be with one other person, or maybe alone)
2. Finding my own way there on the bus and staying in Sajama Village. If I do this will I be able to have some good hikes without a guide?
Thanks so much for your help :)
Written 28 October 2018
Wozld propose you book locally in La Paz. Sajama is very high altitude and distance are quite far. We been glad to have a 4 wheel drive car with us. Try to stay in Tomarapi. It is bit more than the Sajama village hostals, but it is lovely and has atmosphere.
Written 28 October 2018
Hola, Cómo hiciste para moverte dentro del parque? porque hay varias atracciones, como la capilla de Curahuara de Carangas. hay algun medio de transporte?
Gracias!
Written 25 September 2018
Hola, me gustaría saber qué agencia de tour tomaste, o si es posible llegar al poblado y tomar tours desde alli a las chullpas y otros. Tengo pensado visitar Bolivia a fin de año. Gracias por responder. Saludos!!!
Written 21 September 2018
hola varias vécés tome la agencia familiar De Santos Mollos "hostalsalares" estan en Tupiza Bolivia.Merci conocen bien. ... En Sajama te aconsejo hostal Sajama de Eliseo Campos...
Patrice. Francia....
Written 21 September 2018
Olá. É possível fazer este passeio em quantas horas?
Written 11 August 2018
se puede de la Paz, de Oruro pasando por Patacamaya : hora y media de La Paz, y se queda a 4 horas de Sajama en minibus ;
minibus se toma cerca de la pension Capitol y sale a la una de la tarde, llegar antes...en Sajama uno o dos dias., 2 a 3 noches o mas. me quede un mes en 2012...hay muchas cumbres mas de 6000 m....
lo siento no hablo portugues.
Written 21 September 2018
Bonjour, je cherche à localiser le restaurant pension capitol à Patacamaya pour localiser l'arrêt de bus pour prendre la navette pour sajama
Written 7 May 2018
Bonjour vous pouvez prenez la navette pour Sajama à La Paz ou à Oruro, je vous recommande Wanderlust Turismo 591 très professionnel, cherche au Facebook
Written 16 July 2018
Há guias e como alugar equipamentos para escalar o nevado Sajama? Tem ideia de valores? Grato.
Written 13 March 2018
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