Description

Every self-respecting country has a Moon Valley. China has it in Guilin; Thailand has it in northern Issan, not far from Lom Sak; and Bolivia has it just in La Paz, ten kilometres from the city centre down the canyon of the River Choqueyapu. To get there, catch micro 11 from Avenida 16 de Julio in El Prado, the town’s centre, get down at its final stop in Aranjuez, cross the bridge, and walk up the hill to the valley. There are signs pointing to walking trajectories before the main entrance, and that is the result of the area being divided in two areas: an open-to-all one and a fenced one enclosing the best views. To enter the enclosed area, you have to pay 15BOB (less than $2), and then you are free to wander along the marked paths. The limestone creations are quite soft, so you will make a favour to future visitors by not touching them. It is an easy half-day tour that may make your acclimatization process easier, since the place is lower than central La Paz.