La Paz district, Bolivia

Places to visit near Chulumani

Chulumani is a town in La Paz district, Bolivia, home to about 2,952 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Cascada Jalancha San Félix Coroico (40 km), Laguna Laram Quta (44 km) and Laguna Jach'a Quta (45 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Chulumani on the map

Chulumani, Bolivia
Chulumani, La Paz district, Bolivia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chulumani at a glance

Location
La Paz district, Bolivia
Population
about 2,952
Coordinates
16.4086° S, 67.5294° W
Places within 50 km
51 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Chulumani

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chulumani: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Chulumani

Things to see near Chulumani, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Chulumani

144 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chulumani. The closest is Qaqinkura (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Bolivia →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chulumani

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chulumani. The closest is Laguna Arteza Pata (39 km); the best-known is Laguna Laram Quta (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Bolivia →

Forts & heritage near Chulumani

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chulumani. The closest is Templo del Señor de la Exaltación (4 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Bolivia →

Museums near Chulumani

23 museums within 100 km of Chulumani. The closest is Museo Histórico Costumbrista Ocobaya (4 km). Best time: year-round.

All museums in Bolivia →

Waterfalls near Chulumani

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Chulumani. The closest is Tercera Cascada (34 km); the best-known is Cascada Jalancha San Félix Coroico (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

All waterfalls in Bolivia →

Parks near Chulumani

10 parks within 100 km of Chulumani. The closest is Parque Laguna de Cota Cota (74 km); the best-known is Moon Valley (78 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

All parks in Bolivia →

A one-day trip from Chulumani

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chulumani
  2. 4 km Templo del Señor de la Exaltación · heritage site, La Paz
  3. 1 km Balneario de Ocobaya · beach, La Paz
  4. 1 km Museo Histórico Costumbrista Ocobaya · museum, La Paz
  5. 21 km Qaqinkura · viewpoint, La Paz
  6. 48 km Cascada Jalancha San Félix Coroico · waterfall, La Paz
  7. 40 km Back to Chulumani

Plan a longer trip from Chulumani — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Chulumani

No traveller has reported from around Chulumani yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Chulumani

    All places near Chulumani by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chulumani by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32144Qaqinkura (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs628Laguna Arteza Pata (39 km)
    Forts & heritage126Templo del Señor de la Exaltación (4 km)
    Museums123Museo Histórico Costumbrista Ocobaya (4 km)
    Waterfalls615Tercera Cascada (34 km)
    Parks010Parque Laguna de Cota Cota (74 km)
    Churches18Capilla Calvario (39 km)
    Other attractions27Yolosa (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (57 km)
    Beaches & coast11Balneario de Ocobaya (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Rio de La Paz (28 km)
    Treks01El Choro Trek (60 km)

    Chulumani: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chulumani?

    Templo del Señor de la Exaltación (heritage site, about 4 km), Museo Histórico Costumbrista Ocobaya (museum, about 4 km), Balneario de Ocobaya (beach, about 4 km), Cascada Jalancha San Félix Coroico (waterfall, about 40 km), Qaqinkura (viewpoint, about 21 km), Laguna Laram Quta (lake, about 44 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chulumani?

    51 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 1 museum, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chulumani?

    Qaqinkura, about 21 km by road; Allpaqani (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chulumani?

    Laguna Arteza Pata, about 39 km by road; Laguna Vila Chururuni (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chulumani?

    Templo del Señor de la Exaltación, about 4 km by road; Apacheta Chucura (71 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chulumani?

    Start in Chulumani, visit Templo del Señor de la Exaltación, then Balneario de Ocobaya, then Museo Histórico Costumbrista Ocobaya, then Qaqinkura, then Cascada Jalancha San Félix Coroico, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chulumani?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Chulumani

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chulumani’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chulumani on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.