Place to visit
Cerro Chipapa, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Cerro Chipapa is a mountain in Bolivia, at 4,410 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 43. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Bolivia · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Bolivia
- Elevation
- 4,410 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- UYU Quijarro, 166 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -21.09765, -68.29516
What it is and where
Cerro Chipapa is a mountain in Bolivia, at 4,410 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -21.09765, -68.29516; the nearest main airport is Joya Andina International Airport (UYU, Quijarro), 166 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bolivia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Bolivia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cerro Chipapa is April to September, and the season is short because it sits at 4,410 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible13:09
- FebPossible12:42
- MarPossible12:09
- AprBest time11:31
- MayBest time11:00
- JunBest time10:43
- JulBest time10:50
- AugBest time11:17
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:30
- NovPossible13:02
- DecPossible13:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Mountains | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cerro Chipapa has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Bolivia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bolivia
To enter Bolivia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bolivia checklist. Currency: Boliviano (BOB); plugs: Type A and C · 230 V · 50 Hz (115 V in some areas: check your charger's label); emergencies: 110 police · 118 fire · 165 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cerro CampanitaHill in Antofagasta Region, Chile7.6 km
- Cerro AminchaMountain in Antofagasta Region, Chile10 km
- Cerro MoñosMountain in Chile15 km
- Cerro ParomaSummit22 km
- AucanquilchaMountain in Antofagasta Region, Chile23 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bolivia guide.
More in Bolivia: Nature
- Nevado Sajama
- Parinacota: volcano on the border of Chile and Bolivia
- Illimani: mountain close to La Paz
- Acotango: mountain shared by Bolivia and Chile
- Licancabur: stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile
- Ancohuma
Every Bolivia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerro Chipapa?
It is a mountain in Bolivia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cerro Chipapa?
April to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 4,410 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 13 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 43.
How do you get to Cerro Chipapa?
The nearest main airport is Joya Andina International Airport (UYU), 166 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bolivia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bolivia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cerro Campanita, Cerro Amincha, Cerro Moños. The rest is in the Bolivia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature763 places for nature in Bolivia, from Nevado Sajama to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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