Chris, I enjoyed reading your TR- I'm using it to plan my trip to Bolivia next summer (unless the political unrest heats up again). Another great TR as usual- thanks for posting!
I was there in 1999 on a similar trip, doing Illimani instead of Illampu, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Definately like these sightseeing/5-6 days in the mountains trips more than the multi-week gutbusters on bigger mountains (Aconcagua, Denali, etc). I'd say more folks don't go to Bolivia due to its 'backwards' reputation, but you can find all the expensive shops/restaurants/boutiques you want in the downtown area.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jun 26, 2008 5:04 pm - Voted 10/10
Cool!Bummer about Illampu but I like your attitude. I like trips like this that are well rounded with sight seeing, climbing and hiking. Nice job Chris!!
Alpinist - Jun 26, 2008 9:28 pm - Voted 10/10
Awesome!Nice report Chris! Man, I gotta get down there one of these days...
Woodie Hopper - Oct 14, 2008 12:14 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice!Chris, I enjoyed reading your TR- I'm using it to plan my trip to Bolivia next summer (unless the political unrest heats up again). Another great TR as usual- thanks for posting!
Woodie
stinkycheezman33 - Dec 2, 2008 4:54 pm - Voted 10/10
found your mexico one first......but this is another grea TR. thanks for sharing your experiences, they sound like a blast!
BLong - Jun 8, 2009 11:57 pm - Hasn't voted
ThanksThanks for posting your honest and sincere trip report. It will help us make some decisions about our Bolivia climbing trip -- we leave in 3 days!
phydeux - Dec 6, 2014 9:43 am - Hasn't voted
Nice TripI was there in 1999 on a similar trip, doing Illimani instead of Illampu, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Definately like these sightseeing/5-6 days in the mountains trips more than the multi-week gutbusters on bigger mountains (Aconcagua, Denali, etc). I'd say more folks don't go to Bolivia due to its 'backwards' reputation, but you can find all the expensive shops/restaurants/boutiques you want in the downtown area.
wkriesel - Dec 8, 2014 2:07 pm - Hasn't voted
Sundance KidWhy so few Americans? We don't want to wind up like Butch Cassidy.
Brian C - Dec 14, 2014 4:49 pm - Voted 10/10
Great!I'd love to go climb mountains in Bolivia! Thanks for posting.
BC