TREK TO LAGUNA ARKHATA – MURURATA 2 days & 1 night

TREK TO LAGUNA ARKHATA - MURURATA.

2 day(s)

1 night(s)

The mountain which once wanted to be the highest one!

The trek to Laguna Arkhata, located on the slopes of the majestic Mururata, offers a unique experience for nature and hiking enthusiasts. Just a few hours from La Paz, this route takes you through a magical environment surrounded by towering mountains, crystal-clear streams, and lagoons that reflect the serenity of the Andean landscape.

It is an ideal adventure for those looking to disconnect from the urban bustle and connect with the majesty of Bolivian nature. With accessible trails and spectacular views, this trek promises an experience that will remain etched in every traveler’s memory.

Acclimatization Tours

Highlights

Viewpoints overlooking the Palca Canyon.

Viewpoints from different angles towards Illimani. Enjoy viewpoints offering unparalleled angles of the majestic mountain, a symbol of La Paz.

A hike for acclimatization. An accessible route ideal for adapting to altitude while enjoying spectacular landscapes.

View of the northern face of the majestic Mururata. Marvel at the grandeur of this emblematic mountain, with its snow-capped peak dominating the horizon

Crystal-clear lagoons.

Technicality

The hike lasts approximately 5 hours on the first day and 6 hours on the second day.

There is a brief section with a steep incline of up to 70°.

Ideal for those with hiking experience.

DIFFICULTY

incluDed

Certificated trekking guide.

Private round trip transportation.

Meals and hot drinks.

Camping equipment.

Cook.

Porter.

not incluDed

Extra drinks.

Extra snacks.

itinerary

DAY 1.

We will pick you up from your hotel in La Paz and travel by vehicle for approximately 3 hours to the Totoral Pampa estancia, where the hike begins. After preparing our gear, we start the trek, passing by the first lagoon, Laram Quta, at 4500 meters, where you can take photos and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. We then continue our ascent to the second lagoon, Q'illu Quta, at 4700 meters above sea level, where we will set up camp and spend the night.

DAY 2.

After breakfast and a night by the stunning lagoon, we’ll get ready and continue our ascent to Laguna Arkhata at 5000 meters. Here, we’ll take a break and enjoy a breathtaking view of the northern face of the majestic Mururata. We will also observe the snow-capped "beheaded", a mountain with a fascinating history, once believing itself superior to the others—a story that our guide will share. We’ll have plenty of time to take photos and fully appreciate the beauty of the place. In the afternoon, we’ll return along a ridge that leads to the Cerro Churu viewpoint, then descend to the mine, where we’ll take transport back to La Paz.