Cochabamba and Torotoro Canyon
See the Christ statue in the culinary city, then transfer to the dinosaur footprints, canyons, and cave park
A short holiday route: visit Cochabamba's markets and city viewpoints on the first day, then take the southern highway to the small town of Torotoro to stay for two nights, hike the canyon, enter Uma Jalanta Cave, and see dinosaur footprints and the Ciudad de Itas. Guides are required for the scenic area, and vehicles can be arranged in town. The intensity is moderate. This itinerary does not go east towards Chapare.
During the rainy season, roads and rivers are easily blocked. Ask about road conditions before entering the park.
Day by day
Day 1 · Cochabamba Market and Christ Statue
Cochabamba（La Cancha Market、Plaza 14 de Septiembre & Cathedral、Cristo de la Concordia）
Take a taxi to the market and old town. Take the cable car or a taxi up Cerro San Pedro in the afternoon.
La Pampa Market is crowded, so watch your belongings. Taking a taxi during the day is safer.
Stay: Prado and Colón Square
Day 2 · Head South to Torotoro Town
In the morning, charter a car or take a minibus for about 140 km to the town, taking about 4 to 5 hours. The latter section is a dirt road.
Upon arriving in town, go to the park office to register and hire a guide first.
Stay: Torotoro Town
Day 3 · Full Day of Stone City, Caves, and Footprints
Cochabamba（Torotoro National Park）
Drive for about 1 hour to Ciudad de Itas for hiking in the morning, and head to the cave for about 30 minutes in the afternoon.
The cave tour takes about 2.5 hours and requires climbing. Wear non-slip shoes.
Stay: Torotoro Town
Day 4 · Canyon Waterfalls, then Return to the City
Walk El Vergel Canyon in the morning, and charter a car back to Cochabamba in the afternoon, taking about 4 to 5 hours.
The opening hours of Palacio Portales are limited; if you return to the city late, this can be omitted.