Bolivia · La Paz

Valle de la Luna

Killa Llaqta · Lunar Landscape · Geológico

NaturalGeológicoLa Paz
Rikuy
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★
6,330 niykuna · Google niykuna

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Ñawpaq Kawsay

Valle de la Luna, La Paz, Bolivia. Killa Llaqta. Millions of years erosion. Unique landscape. Neil Armstrong nisqan: 1969 watapi, Neil Armstrong (Moon-man) La Paz-ta purin. Mallasilla golf-pi, kay llacta-ta rikuspan, 'Moon- hina' nispa. Chaymanta 'Valle de la Luna' suticha riqsisqa. Geological wonder: Badlands topography. Clay, sandstone, conglomerate. Rain, wind erosion. Like melting ice cream.

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Pakasqa Yachay: Inca willakuy

Inca legends. Aymara, Quechua willakuy. Special sound resonance. 'Pachamama rimay'.

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Imayna ruwasqa

Valle de la Luna, millions of years. Unique landscape. Clay, sandstone.

🏗️ Geological

Clay, sandstone, conglomerate. Millions of years.

⚙️ Landform

Hundreds rock formations. Spires, domes, canyons.

✨ Rikuy

Walking paths. Viewpoints. Sunset best photography.

Willakuykuna

Suti
Valle de la Luna
Maypi
La Paz, Bolivia
Punchaw
09:00 - 17:00
Telefono
+591 78937547

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Rikunapaq

Unique rock formations, canyons.

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Spire Rocks

Tall spire rock formations. Unique shapes. Sandstone caps.

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Mini Canyons

Winding canyons. Water erosion. Millions of years.

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Ñawpaq vs Kunan

Valle de la Luna ñawpaq vs kunan.

Valle de la Luna view

Ñawpaq

Valle de la Luna Today

Kunan

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Puriy

Valle de la Luna purinapaq allin.

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Punchaw
09:00 - 17:00
Sunset before 2 hours.
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Qullqi
Foreigners: 15 Bs | Bolivians: 3 Bs
Different price.
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Hayk'aq
Short trail: 15 min. Long trail: 45 min.
Short: panoramic. Long: deep canyon.
Yachay
  • ⚠️ NOT for wheelchairs/strollers
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Sunset best
  • Valle de las Animas
  • 🌱 Don't climb rocks!

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Chaykamuy

La Paz-manta

El Alto airport (4000m) to Moon Valley (3200m).

Taxi (Allin)
80-120 Bolivianos⏱️ 1-1.5 hours
• Airport taxi counter
• Uber/inDrive app
• Valle de la Luna
Minibus

Minibus to Mallasa.

Minibus Mallasa

San Francisco near. Minibus Mallasa.

• San Francisco near minibus
• Mallasa direction
• Walk 10 min
La Paz Centro

Downtown to Moon Valley (40-60 Bs, 20-30 min).

• Taxi 20-30 min
• Minibus Mallasa (cheaper)

💡 Yachay

  • Moon Valley: 3200-3300m (LOWER than La Paz center)
  • Less altitude sickness here!
  • Ride app safe
  • Afternoon visit
  • Sunset

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Niykuna

Valle de la Luna niykuna

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María G.
2025-01-10
★★★★★

Un paisaje lunar impresionante en La Paz. Las formaciones rocosas son únicas y la vista al atardecer es espectacular.

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JS
John S.
2024-12-05
★★★★☆

Amazing moon-like landscape in La Paz. The rock formations are unique and the sunset view is spectacular. A must-visit in Bolivia.

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Carlos R.
2024-11-20
★★★★★

El Valle de la Luna es un lugar único. Las formaciones geológicas son increíbles, se siente como estar en otro planeta.

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李明
2024-10-15
★★★★☆

月亮谷的景色非常壮观，岩石形态独特，很像月球表面。日落时分的景色尤其美丽，是拉巴斯必去的景点。

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AP
Ana P.
2024-09-25
★★★★★

Hermoso lugar en La Paz. Muy recomendable visitar al atardecer. Las formaciones geológicas son únicas en el mundo.

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Robert W.
2024-08-10
★★★★☆

Unique geological formations that really look like the moon surface. Great photos spot. Recommend visiting before sunset for the best light.

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Huk kitikuna

Huk.attractions:

📍 Valle de las Animas

Nearby geological park.

📍 La Paz Centro

Bolivia capital. Historic.

Astawan niykuna

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Tapuykuna

Yachay

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Maypipas

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