Moon Valley

Just outside La Paz, this collection of sandstone spires and cacti create a unique landscape, easily explored on foot.

Located just at just 30 minutes drive from the capital, the Moon Valley is a collection of clay and sandstone spires which create a mini canyon. They took form many years ago thanks the harsh winds and rain of the area eroding what were once mountains, leaving behind this bizarre formation to which a rich mineral content lends a varied colour pallet, interspersed with several types of cacti. Two walkways have been created to help visitors explore the area, taking around an hour to complete, though caution is to be exercised in some narrow areas and uneven paths.