Torotoro National Park
Parque Nacional Torotoro
Thousands of dinosaur footprints, canyons up to 300 meters deep, and the Umajalanta caves make this Bolivia's most unusual national park.
Torotoro National Park lies about 140 kilometers by road south of Cochabamba. It is famous for its Cretaceous dinosaur footprints, with thousands of theropod and sauropod tracks preserved in the rock layers. Visitors must be accompanied by a local guide inside the park. Classic routes include the Torotoro Canyon and Vaca Waterfall, the Umajalanta cave (which requires climbing and squeezing through openings), and the “Stone City” rock formations. The park entry fee is about 100 Bolivianos, and the guide is paid separately. From Cochabamba, take a minibus for about 4 to 5 hours. It is recommended to stay 2 nights in the town of Torotoro.
Opening hours
Open all day (local guide required; guide office about 7:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Nearby sights
- Tarata
- Inkallajta
- Laguna Alalay
- La Cancha Market
- Cristo de la Concordia
- Archaeological Museum of UMSS
- Plaza 14 de Septiembre & Cathedral
- Convento de Santa Teresa