Sajama National Park
Sajama National Park
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this hotel is in The noational park Sajama on the Chilean border has some of the highest mountains in Bolivia.
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Marco A
London, UK289 contributions
Sep. 2022
If you are travelling across Bolivia, this is a must see. I ended up spending 6/7 nights. Wild nature, away from the crowds. Lots of opportunities to hike and relax. There are four 6,000m that can be attempted with a guide. I was there mid September and the weather was amazing - but very cold too at night. I suggest you will bring your own sleeping bag to top up the covers you will be provided in your guest house. No guest houses have heating from what I know.
Written 22 September 2022
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Loida Scott
4 contributions
Sep. 2021 • Couples
If you are a lover of nature, this is the right place to visit. You will find beautiful mountains, llamas, alpacas, flamingos, emus, geysers and so much more.
Written 25 September 2021
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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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Michiel MM
Laren, The Netherlands34 contributions
Nov. 2018
Fantastic experience, scene like you are in wintersport at the gletcher but it’s salt everywhere you look. Designed by the mountains around and a vulcano mountain. Yo climb the mountain, everywhere enormous cactus plants and their flowers opening in the morning. Be sure you’re there at sunrise round 6AM and enjoy and breeze this impressive spot. Standing on the vulcano hill you watch, all around salt, as far as you can see. And...because you’re there early (get up at 4AM..) you als watch the moon while the sun rises.
A must to go to when you’re in Bolivia! (It’s called LLHICA TAHUA!!)
A must to go to when you’re in Bolivia! (It’s called LLHICA TAHUA!!)
Written 25 November 2018
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Uli_in_Germany
Stuttgart, Germany694 contributions
Sep. 2018 • Family
Sajama is great and picturesque place to visit. High altitude, so be aware or take the Soroji pill with you. But fantastic place to see. The laguna is beautifully located, the hot springs idyllic and the flora and fauna unique. We stayed at Tomarapi lodge which costs bit more, but is excellent place and good food. Ask them to open the church for you. Very beautiful!
Written 23 September 2018
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rene m
9 contributions
Sep. 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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brfelpsac
New York City, NY5 contributions
Aug. 2018 • Friends
With 3 days in La Paz and treks around we tried to prepare ourselves and climb the mountain with Jorge, who was our local guide. I cannot say if it was just a bad day or if we were not well prepared, but we had to cancel the hike up as on of our guys collapsed due to the altitude. It was very cold and the hike started early in the morning. But even as we went back, this was a trek I'd do again and maybe I'll come again. This place is so remote and untouched, it was definitely incredible to hike around in the national park here.
Written 24 August 2018
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Selina W
Ostermundigen, Switzerland22 contributions
Apr. 2018 • Couples
We rented a car for 69 Dollar per day for twel days with Europcar in la Paz. We drove all the way to the nationalpark with is a nice way to drive (except for the traffic in the city la paz). We stayed one night in Hostal Sajama with is a nice place for one night. Good soup and breakfast was served and the huts were simple, a little cold but comfortable.
The next day we drove through the park, enjoyed the geysires, the view, the volcanos and of course the lamas, alpacas and vicuñas.
Just make sure to look for a gas station in Patacamaya because we had to leave the park a little early because we were running out of gas...
Definitely the way i would visit the park again!
The next day we drove through the park, enjoyed the geysires, the view, the volcanos and of course the lamas, alpacas and vicuñas.
Just make sure to look for a gas station in Patacamaya because we had to leave the park a little early because we were running out of gas...
Definitely the way i would visit the park again!
Written 4 April 2018
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amaurimattos
Macae, Brazil71 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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jim0ntheway
Cannes, France12 contributions
Oct. 2016 • Couples
To enjoy the hot natural pools day And night, this hostal is Perfect And the lady is a good cool as well. There is also a shop with everything you'll need. As sometimes they are stocking up in La Paz, make sure they are there prior to arrival by calling on 74002382.
Enjoy !!
Enjoy !!
Written 29 October 2016
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Fabiola Soneghet
Brasilia, DF3 contributions
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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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! :)
Barthvader
9 contributions
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 :)
Uli_in_Germany
Stuttgart, Germany694 contributions
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.
Euge F
2 contributions
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!
alelios
Posadas, Argentina2 contributions
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!!!
Patrice P
roquedur3 contributions
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....
Thiago Pietri
Santo Andre, SP316 contributions
Olá. É possível fazer este passeio em quantas horas?
Patrice P
roquedur3 contributions
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.
Fannie
Bordeaux, France15 contributions
Bonjour, je cherche à localiser le restaurant pension capitol à Patacamaya pour localiser l'arrêt de bus pour prendre la navette pour sajama
Totoroxob
La Paz, Bolivia383 contributions
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
Adriano R
Iguape, São Paulo, Brazil3 contributions
Há guias e como alugar equipamentos para escalar o nevado Sajama? Tem ideia de valores? Grato.
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