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Reserva Biológica de Sama

Earth Porn: Stunning Photos of Tarija’s Inca Trail

12th January 2016 - This article may contain affiliate links where I receive a small commission for purchases made at no extra cost to you.

If you’ve only ever heard of the Inca Trail in Peru then you’re in for a treat. Bolivia also boasts a number of Inca Trails set in incredible high-altitude landscapes and with stunning scenery and exceptional wildlife to match.

Check out my photographs below from the three days I spent hiking the Inca Trail in Reserva Biologica de Sama near Tarija, Bolivia.

If they inspire you to visit this incredible, yet rarely visited part of South America, then check out my guide to Walking the Inca Trail in Tarija, Bolivia, which includes a complete itinerary and advice for walking the route.

Laguna Pujzara Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Laguna Pujzara at the beginning of the walk. The first of the Tajzara Lakes when you get dropped off to start the walk at Pujzara.
Llamas Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Llamas are abundant in the grasslands surrounding the various Tajzara Lakes.
Laguna Patances Reserva Biologica de SamaTarija Bolivia
Laguna Patances, just after the turn off for the Inca Trail if you don’t choose to walk around Laguna Grande.
Llamas Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
More llamas, ready to pose for photographs!
Laguna GrandeReserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
This is the track that you take to walk around Laguna Grande.
Laguna Grande Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
The paths are often waterlogged in the rainy season, but not an issue to cross.
Laguna Grande Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Beautiful views of Laguna Grande and the surrounding mountains
Laguna Grande Llamas Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
More llamas; less willing to pose for photographs!
Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Life and death in Reserva Biologica de Sama
Laguna Grande Reserva Biologica de Sama
Laguna Grande
Adobe Churches Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
One of the adobe churches that you pass on on the shores of Laguna Grande
Churches Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Church from the front
Adobe ruins Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Adobe ruins in Reserva Biologica de Sama
Cattle Laguna Grande Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Cattle enjoying the waters of Laguna Grande
Sunset Laguna Grande Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Sunset across Laguna Grande
Camping Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Camping on the shores of Laguna Grande
Sunrise Laguna Grande Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Sunrise from our camping spot on the shores of Laguna Grande
Spider webs Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Spider webs in the dew the following morning
Llamas in mist Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Llamas in the mist
Inca Trail Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Cows grazing just before the beginning of the Inca Trail
Local bus Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
The local bus passes along the dirt road
The beginning of the Inca Trail
Inca Trail Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Views from the beginning of the Inca Trail
Woodpecker Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
A woodpecker watches us from a wall in the valley below the initial section of the Inca Trail
Inca Trail Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
The valley after the initial section of the Inca Trail
Wildlife Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
More beautiful wildlife that we spotted on our walk
Inca TrailReserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Another valley that forms part of the descent from the initial section of the Inca Trail
Valle de ConcepcionReserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Sunset above the Valle de Concepcion
Valle de Concepcion Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Camping above the Valle de Concepcion
Valle de Concepcion Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Sunrise the following morning
Pinos Sud Reserva Biologica de Sama Tarija Bolivia
Local houses and land before reaching the final destination, Pino Sud

 

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About Steph Dyson

Steph Dyson is a bilingual freelance travel writer, guidebook author and blogger originally from the UK who now spends a lot of her time in Santiago, Chile. Having travelled and volunteered across South America since 2014, she now writes about beyond-the-beaten-trail adventures, using her extensive experience of exploring (and getting lost in) this continent. A former teacher, avid cheese eater, and famous Bolivian TV personality (well, almost), she never says no to an adventure.

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