The Yungas is a subtropical mountain jungle between the high Andes mountain range and the lowland Amazon rainforest basin.

The paved road from La Paz to the Yungas presents a dramatic change of ecosystems and geographical zones. From perennial glaciers at almost 5,000 meters above sea level to lush green hills with tropical fruits, coffee beans, and coca plantations at less than a thousand meters above sea level. All these landscape changes and spectacular views are seen in just an hour and a half of travel.

One of the main attractions is the cozy and quiet village of Coroico with its warm climate.

There are numerous trails following ancient Inca routes descending from the Andes to the Yungas, as well as the world’s most dangerous road, now used for mountain bike tours.