On Sunday April 2, 2010, woke up early and head to our Toyota Corolla due to spend the day touring the Valley of the Moon distant only 15 km from the city of Peace. This is an amazing geological formation, where the main character is the erosion (rain and wind) on a plot by other fragile to about 3800 meters.
At the beginning of the journey we find a carving made we were told by local artist Mario Sarabia on local material in the valley. Unfortunately no indication of the work ...
Denise and Melissa next to the sculpture on the local material. Lumix FZ 50.
The entrance to the site for foreigners is 15 Bs (Approx 2 U $) and 3 Bs for nationals. The facilities include clean restrooms, a shop selling crafts and a small café selling drinks. The complete tour lasts enjoying a full 5 hours. It is essential to wear broad-brimmed hat, sunglasses with UV protection, water and of course a good camera! The route is well signposted and most relevant sites can be found using the map supplied with the entry are as follows (English and Aymara, respectively): The good grandfather
(Add jach'a tata). Site
rest (Samaräwi).
the hollow of the valley (Qhirwa p'ujru).
The mound of the turtle (turtle patxapa). Meditating among viscachas
(Visk'achamp lup'kasa).
wooden bridge.
The south window (Thaya punku).
Hat Lady (warmin ch'ulupa). Mother
moon (Phaxi breast). Canyon
thought (Lup'iñ Q'awa).
Singing Birds (Jamach'in khuyusiwipa). Circuit
Kallahuaya (Kallawayanakan thakipa).
Mirador del diablo (Supaya uñtasiwipa).
Mirador (Uñtasiwipa). Viewpoint
Andean music (Jayllin uñch'ukiwipa).
The trails are narrow, rustic and perfectly formed part of the extraordinary setting, if the ride should be done with great care children as there are deep ravines.
This ravine was about 12 m deep and are quite common throughout the tour. Lumix FZ 50.
The general vegetation is sparse and restricted to certain sectors of the valley. Xerophytic and is mostly dominated by cacti (especially the kind Corryocactus melanotrichus and Opuntia spp.) Also green on these small islands can be found at Hummingbird (Hummingbird coruscans) large. Lumix FZ 50.
In the foreground, the cactus Corryocactus melanotrichus in the stunning surroundings! Lumix FZ 50.
melanotrichus Corryocactus Flower. Polaroid digital DC 30.
One of the most impressive and deep gorges of the place. Lumix FZ 50
Mallasa The neighborhood adjacent to the park unfortunately wants to gain ground on the park and proceed with construction. Lumix FZ 50
Denny and Mely at the foot of one of the attractions, the mound of the Turtle
Melissa posing for the photo at the foot of one of the steeper trails that culminate in the lodge shown above right. Lumix FZ 50.
Melisa taking a break. Nikon L12 
Melisa across the wooden bridge that crosses one of the deepest gorges and beautiful Valley of the Moon. Nikon L12 
The top of the viewpoint of the Valley of the Moon offers a breathtaking view of the southern zone of La Paz. Lumix FZ 50.
Completing the tour you can see these amazing land formations, volcanic ash and stone, which grow on cacti. In many places are vizcacha feces (Lagidium viscacia), but to see them have to go outside visiting hours or very early or very late ... Lumix FZ 50.
Cacti (Opuntia spp) on higher education in the Valley of the Moon. Lumix FZ 50.
Surprised admiring the scenery ... Nikon L12
Completing the tour is possible to see from the viewpoint of Andean music, just that! Excellent. Polaroid DC 30.
Along the way there eaves shade to rest and restore energy. In summary, a unique and extraordinary place to explore in detail and with great calmness, a place to admire and ponder ... Hopefully in real estate does not have the power to move forward on it. need only visit the place for love of it, and this is the main raw material we need to keep ...
