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The Cordilleras Travel Overview
Stretching from sky-high peaks (the three Cordillera mountain ranges) down semi tropical lowlands (the Yungas), this area provides some of the most varied and spectacular trekking in the country, and indeed the continent. It's not too far from the capital, but is still one of the best places for adventurous travellers to get off the tourist track; making the dramatic descent, trekkers will pass traditional Aymar villages, completely isolated from the outside world except by miles of tiny Inca trails. It is difficult to visit the region independently, so tours are recommended. Mountain biking has also taken off in a big way, and is a quick, easy way to get down to the Yungas from the highlands.
The 200km-long mountain range of the Cordillera Real offers some fantastic high altitude experience for experienced mountaineers and hikers alike, with more than 600 peaks over the 5,000m mark, of varying difficulty. The even more remote Cordillera Apolobamba , to the north of the Cordillera Real bordering Peru, has been penetrated by tourists only recently and there are still many areas that have yet to be discovered. It can be a difficult and often inhospitable area to visit, but as out of the way travel goes, it's almost unbeatable. The Madidi National Park starts on the northern slopes of this mountain range, and is another good choice for trekkers. Although it can be difficult to access, nature enthusiasts will be well rewarded; the park encompasses high mountains and thick jungle, making it home to an incredibly diverse range of flora and fauna. Meanwhile, to the south of the Cordillera Real, the Cordillera Quimsa Cruz is the smallest of the Cordilleras, but as remote as the Apolobamba and offers similarly remote mountaineering possibilities.
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