Mountain biking
The Death Road, Coroico and the Coffee Tour
  • From 1 to 2 days
  • Natural Wonders
  • High

 

About Coroico

Currently, one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bolivia is "The Death Road," also known as "The Most Dangerous Road in the World." It is a route that runs from "La Cumbre," a high mountain pass at 4,000 m a.s.l., down to subtropical towns at 300 m a.s.l.

This route was the main access way to the Yungas forest and has become legendary due to its extreme danger. Nowadays, it is a clear road almost exclusively consolidated as a tourist circuit for mountain biking descents.

Coroico is one of the municipalities with the strongest tourism tradition in the country. One of its main attractions is the Death Road, which descends from the summit of La Paz and, in a journey of approximately 3 to 4 hours, reaches the Yungas of La Paz. In Coroico, you can appreciate the change in scenery and landscape; the air becomes warmer, the vegetation transforms, and you find yourself immersed in nature, with a dazzling landscape and a warm climate.

 

Itinerary

Day 1

La Paz ➔ La Cumbre ➔ Coroico

  • Start from your hotel at 7:00 am (only hotels in the city center). We leave the city of La Paz, which is at an altitude of 3,600 meters (11,810 feet) at the foot of the Royal Cordillera, heading toward La Cumbre, which is at 4,700 m (15,420 feet).
  • Time for the specialized equipment test for our adventure.
  • We begin the first part of our adventure through the asphalt road, with very cold weather, to reach the town of Unduavi where we take a short break with a mid-morning snack.
  • Subsequently, the dirt road begins at an altitude of 2,700 meters above sea level in a subtropical zone. The world's most dangerous road begins, known as the Death Road. A dirt road and incredible views accompany the adventure; guides accompany the group carefully descending, passing rivers, waterfalls, along with the great variety of flora and fauna of the place.
  • After midday, our adventure ends at an altitude of 1,200 m (3,940 feet), very close to the town of Coroico, in Los Yungas. After using the showers we have lunch and enjoy a well-deserved swim in the pool.
  • Return to the city of La Paz via the new highway crossing Cotapata Park. Arrival in La Paz at approximately 7 pm.

 

About our bicycles

  • 🚲 Specialized Status 11
    Rock Shock Domain Dual Crown Fork
    Fox Van Rc Coil Shock
    Elixir Avid 5 Hydraulic Brakes
    High Quality (More Comfortable)
  • 🚲 Transition Bottlerocket
    Rock Shock Domain Single Crown Fork 160 mm
    Fox Van R Coil Shock
    Elixir Avid Hydraulic Disc Brakes
    High Quality

Important notes

Availability:

✅ Tours are available every day of the week.

Requirements:

🪪 You may be asked to present identification, such as your passport.

🛑 You must bring:

  • Cash for entry tickets, extra expenses, tips
  • Extra clothing and shoes
  • Rain jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen

Important data:

⛰️ The road connecting La Paz with Coroico, popularly known as the Death Road, descends continuously for about 67 km, going from an altitude of 3 650 m in the "La Cumbre" area down to 1 100 m in Coroico. The route is extremely narrow –in several sections barely 3 meters wide– and is flanked by rocky walls that drop up to 800 m above the abyss, making every kilometer a challenge of precision and courage.

🏞️ During the descent, the slope is constant and steep, with loose gravel and tight curves that require keeping the brakes at hand and maximum concentration.

Health information:

⚠️ Make sure you are in good health and have enough stamina to participate without difficulty.

💡 Our recommendation:

Optional Visits

  • Coffee Tour: After the bike adventure, transfer to the town of Coroico to spend the night. In the morning we will walk through coffee plantations and observe how the famous coffee from Los Yungas is produced. Lunch and return to La Paz by private transport.

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Mountain biking

From 1 to 2 days