The Pampalarama Lagoon is the newest natural-cultural tourist attraction in La Paz, located at the foot of the Charquini and Wilamanquilisani snow-capped mountains. If is at 4.486 masl and 20 km north of La Paz.
The climate in the area is generally cold, characteristic of the high plateau of the Andes, with a mean temperature of 10º to 15º C. The particular attraction of the area is the presence of peat-moss deposits that create humid ribbon surrounded by an area of herding and vegetation.

The closeness to the Royal Mountain Range with its monumental mountains and glaciers, appropriate for treks or journeys, added to sports fishing complement the touring attractions of the area. The headwaters of the Kaluyo river that crosses the city of La Paz with the name of Choqueyapu are here, with crystal clear water that tumbles down from the mountains feeding into the Pampalarama, Murmutani and Laguna Encanto lagoons, all surrounded by numerous and large peat-moss deposits.

In winter (June-August) it provides opportunities for snow and ice sports: ice climbing, recreational games, ice and snow sculpting. In summer the lushness of the unique setting provides an immense variety of color and tonalities.
Around the Pampalarama lagoon is the Chacaltaya Originary Community with about 68 families who have preserved through time the essential characteristics of the Aymara culture. The basc structures of the Aymara communal and social organization are built on the Ayni, Minka and Waki customs, which are different forms of mutual aid and community-sharing of labors.
The shelter offers several overnight services with ecological baths, meal services, a dock, and a path. On the other hand, the place is useful as a base camp for acclimatizing for high mountain climbs and sports fishing.


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