Tourist Attractions
Tunupa Volcano, Potosi
The Tunupa volcano is considered sacred by the communities that surround it such us Jirira, Ayk'e, Moqueta, Chantani, Vinto, Central Tawa, Chirivilla and Huaylluma.
It is called Tunupa in honor of the God of thunder "Tunupa", supreme creator of nature and master of order in the world. According to the legend Tunupa had power over the thunders, volcanoes and water and he died on his raft at Titicaca Lake. His raft was lead by the wind until the edges of Chacamarca were it crashed with the shore and opened a big river at the south side of Titicaca Lake. The lake started dripping and formed a river known as Aullagas named today as Desaguadero.
Climbing the Tunupa Volcano is not difficult and won't be hard if you're in a good shape. Three to four hours hiking are needed to reach 4700 meter viewpoint of the Tunupa. It's considered the first level of the volcano where you'll enjoy exceptional views of the Uyuni Salt Flat.
Recommended Tours:
San Pedro de Atacama - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - San Pedro de Atacama Day Tour, Full Day
Private tour San Pedro de Atacama - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - Uyuni Salt Flat, 2 Days, 1 Night
Uyuni Salt Flat and Thunupa Volcano Private Tour, Full Day
Private Tour from Calama to the Salar de Uyuni, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Private Tour Majestic Uyuni Salt Flat, 1 Full Day
Uyuni Salt Flat - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - San Pedro de Atacama Private Tour , 2 Days, 1 Night
Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Colored Lagoons, 3 Days, 2 Nights
San Pedro de Atacama - Uyuni - Calama Private Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Private Tour Salar de Uyuni - Sunset , Stargazing and Sunrise, 1 Full Day, 1 Night
San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni Shared Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Salar de Uyuni - Calama Private Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Private Tour from San Pedro de Atacama to the Salar de Uyuni, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Private Tour San Pedro de Atacama - Salar de Uyuni - San Pedro de Atacama, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Minor Lagoons, 2 Days, 1 Night
Twighlight reflections and Tunupa Vulcano - 2 Days / 1 Night, 2 Days, 1 Night
Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - San Pedro de Atacama, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Majestic Uyuni Salt Flat Shared Tour, 1 Full Day
Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons Shared Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights
La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat Full day - La Paz Shared Tour by Bus, 1 Full Day, 2 Nights
Uyuni Salt Flats - Biking - Sunset and Stargazing, 1 Full Day
Private Tour La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz, 3 Days, 4 Nights
La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Bus, 3 Days, 4 Nights
La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Train, 5 Days, 4 Nights
La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Plane, 3 Days, 4 Nights
Uyuni Salt Flat - Lagoons and San Pedro de Atacama (Chile), 3 Days, 2 Nights
Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - Calama, 3 Days, 2 Nights
Private Tour Sucre - Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons , 5 Days, 4 Nights
Andinism on Volcanoes in Uyuni, 6 Días
Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - Potosi or Sucre, 3 Days, 3 Nights
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