Coroico

The little town of Coroico has long been a favourite with visitors to Bolivia and residents of La Paz. It clings to the flanks of a steep, forested mountain amid orange and banana groves and coffee plantations, with stupendous views, particularly to the southwest, where you can see the distant snowy peaks of the Cordillera Real. There is fine walking and birdwatching in the countryside around Coroico, and between hikes you can lay by the hotel pool soaking up the sun and enjoying the views. Unfortunately, many tourists who arrive by bike from La Paz have a quick shower and a meal, and return to the city the same day. They are missing out on the best part of the experience.

Roads from La Paz are described above. Buses and minibuses leave from the city's Villa Fátima district throughout the day. Transport to and from La Paz uses the small terminal down the hill in Coroico, across from the football field. There are also shared taxis from Coroico's plaza to Caranavi for Guanay and Rurrenabaque. Buses between La Paz and Rurrenabaque do not enter Coroico but can drop passengers off at Puente Yolosita, where there are pickup trucks up to town.