Sajama National Park is the most stunning destination of Bolivia that combines the natural beauty with rich heritage culture. It is Bolivia's oldest national park offers a unique blend of beauty and history. Bolivia's highest peak standing tall at 6,542 meter above sea level.
Hot Spring: Relaxation Amidst the Nature's Splendor
One of the parks highlight's are the thermal spring of Aguas Termales de Polques, where visitors can unwind in rejuvenating hot spring while gazing the natural beauty, trees and snow capped high peaks and waterfalls of the Andes. with a minimal charge of 30 Bs, you can relax and soak in hot warm, mineral water for hours, this portion of your travelling makes it an ideal way to relax in an open air pool with geothermal heated water after the whole day's exploration.
Nevado Sajama: Conquering Bolivia's High Peak
For adventure seekers, trekking Nevado Sajama would be a thrilling experience. Those traveler who are experienced in climbing or trekking, can attempt to summit the peak, but others can explore the mountains and volcanic formations. Sajama National Park offers various trails for trekking, hiking and climbing, it ranges from normal walking mode if climbing or the challenging treks with opportunity to explore wildlife and also get to enjoy the magical panoramic view.
Sajama National Park Exploration:
Beyond the hot Spring and high peaks, Sajama national park offers a variety of activities and attracting points, which are as follow:
- Cultural Immersion:- Visit local Aymara communities to learn about their custom, traditions and ancestral knowledge of the cultural and natural environment, stay at family-run lodge, eat local meal, learn about traditional herding and altitude agriculture.
- Camping and Astronomy:- The night camping would be a best experience if you love to stay in camps or forests, spend a night in the designated camping area, immersing yourself in the tranquility of the Andean wilderness.
- Birdwatching:- You can enjoy birdwatching from it's high peaks, observe a variety of bird species, including Andean Parakeets, mountain caracaras and Andean Flamingos. which are some rare species of avian.
- Photography:- Capture the views, landscape, especially the sunset, it will burst you in so much excitement after seeing the dramatic colors of sun while settling down, you will get confuse whether enjoy the scene quietly or capture it.
The best time to visit:
The best time to visit there would be the dry season, which is may to October, as it's offer us a pleasant weather which will be ideal for hiking or trekking, wildlife watching and so more.