Place to visit
Sankayuni, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Sankayuni is a summit in Bolivia (Achacachi), at 3,884 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 12 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 02. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Bolivia
- Elevation
- 3,884 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LPB La Paz / El Alto, 75 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -16.26066, -68.84137
What it is and where
Sankayuni is a summit in Bolivia (Achacachi), at 3,884 m above sea level.
It is in Achacachi, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -16.26066, -68.84137; the nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz / El Alto), 75 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 Sankayuni is April to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,884 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible12:52
- FebPossible12:32
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:38
- MayBest time11:14
- JunBest time11:02
- JulBest time11:07
- AugBest time11:27
- SepBest time11:55
- OctPossible12:23
- NovPossible12:46
- DecPossible12:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 02. 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: Sankayuni 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
- Museo Etnográfico TitiMuseum16 km
- Kon-Tiki Oceanic BoatsMuseum18 km
- Museo Pata PataniMuseum18 km
- Pachat'aqaArchaeological site in Bolivia28 km
- Basilica of Our Lady of CopacabanaCatholic basilica in Copacabana, Bolivia28 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 Sankayuni?
It is a summit in Bolivia.
When is the best time to visit Sankayuni?
April to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,884 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 02.
How do you get to Sankayuni?
The nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 75 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 Museo Etnográfico Titi, Kon-Tiki Oceanic Boats, Museo Pata Patani. The rest is in the Bolivia guide.
Keep reading
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