Tourism in Toro Toro - Potosí

Toro Toro is located to the north of Potosí. It covers 166 square kilometers. Its altitude varies between 2000 and 3.850 meters above the sea level.
The principal festivity of Toro Toro takes place on July 25th. Also, many celebrations are carried out in honor to Santiago (a local and miraculous saint).
It was declared National Park in 1989. It contains many beautiful landscapes; its most significant attractions are the biggest caves of Bolivia where it is possible to observe thousands of dinosaur footprints, as well as fossils and important archaeological remains.
The landscape of Toro Toro is full of mountains, all size stones and running waters.

Climate
The standard temperature is 18 ºC in winter and 26ºC in summer.

How is it possible to arrive?
In order to arrive to Toro Toro, you can depart from the cities of Potosí or Cochabamba.
In Cochabamba, you can depart from The República Avenue and 6 de Agosto Street or The Bus Terminal. The bus ticket is 20 Bs. approximately according to the season.
If you want to fly, you can also arrive to Toro Toro by plane. The trip lasts 25 minutes and the tickets are 140 $us. approximately according to the season.

Where to stay there?
In Toro Toro, there are many good accommodations: lodgings and hostels where you will have a comfortable stay.

Tourist Attractions

National Park
It is one of the most beautiful national parks in Bolivia. It is an ideal place to practice paleontological excursions and cultural researches because of its fossil and dinosaur remains.
Inside the park, there are more than 1000 kinds of plants. Its varied fauna presents a combination of Andean and Occidental animals.

Caves
The caves are one of the main attractions of Toro Toro National Park. Just eleven caves have been explored by different researchers; there are 35 caves yet unexplored.

- Humajalanta
It means “water that disappears on the soil”. It is located 8 Km away from the village. It is one of the biggest caves of Bolivia since it covers 7 Kilometers.
Visiting the cave is a great adventure. It presents many obstacles; it is necessary to carry a torch, a rope; as well as adequate clothing and shoes. Potential explorers should not be afraid of darkness.

- Chiflón
This cave is ideal for people who love adventure tourism because inside it, you will have to cross subterranean waters. There is an amazing view of stalactites and stalagmites that present impressive shapes.

Surroundings

- Vergel
It is situated three kilometers away from the village. These precious waters are similar to waterfalls.

- Batea Q´oca
In this zone, you will be able to observe incredible Rupestrian paintings which reflect the Inca culture.

- Stone House

It is also called the “Pachamama Wasi” (The Earth House). This is an interesting stone museum where creative works, made of local stones, are exhibited.