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Having spent most of the journey from La Paz somehow catching up on sleep in a bumpy bus, it was a stark contrast from the busy streets of the city with food sellers at every turn to arrive in what... more

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  • 20 of 20 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    beatlemanic

    5 Stars Visit, enjoy, but don't tell anyone else 17/05/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A beautiful, remote location for someone who likes to get off the beaten track

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not for luxury seekers!

    Sorata is often described as Bolivia's "hidden gem", a kind of "beach" for South America. It's certainly hidden and it's certainly beautiful, but those seeking idyll may be disappointed. To get to Sorata from La Paz you have to negotiate a perilous mountain road. I have heard that it is a road with one of the world's worst safety records, and it is not difficult to see why. For 3 hours you toil along a remote road with a steep drop to one side. Not for the faint of heart! Sorata is located beneath Mt Illampu, a breathtaking 6502m snow covered peak. At 2600m it is substantially lower than La ... more
  • 9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Garth87

    5 Stars A spiritual pole of the Earth 08/02/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Idillic location; very relaxing; plenty of trekking

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Hard to get to; very few creature comforts

    Having spent most of the journey from La Paz somehow catching up on sleep in a bumpy bus, it was a stark contrast from the busy streets of the city with food sellers at every turn to arrive in what can only be described as a village square. Sorata is centered around this square with a couple of shops several café/resatuarants and a few hotels dotted around it and (along with one internet café, which costs around 15p for an hour - a slight contrast from the $4 for 15mins in miami airport on the way over). Trekking: The primary activity in Sorata is definately the trekking and there is ... more