Sorata (2670m)

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Relaxing in Sorata

After one and a half week in La Paz, with all its noises and stress, it was time to get out of the city.
Sorata is a proper laid-back place, 4 hours drive outside La Paz

It's situated on a hillside in a valley beneath the peaks of Illampu and Ancohuma.
In the colonial days, Sorata provided a link to the Alto Beni's goldfields and rubber plantation, and was the gateway to the Amazon Basin.

Today it's a great place to relax and it's also one of the better destinations for trekking.

I chose the first option, relaxing, for a few days before I headed on.
Or, I actually went for a 11 km walk (each way) down to Gruta de San Pedro, some caves further down in the valley.
The caves it self wasn't really impressive, but the walk was worth the trip!

Not much more to report from Sorata, but it's some pictures out you can enjoy : )

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