Place to visit
Parque Nacional Tunari, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Parque Nacional Tunari is a national park in Bolivia (Quillacollo). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 59. 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
- National park · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Bolivia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LPB La Paz / El Alto, 215 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sernap.gob.bo
- Run by
- Servicio Nacional de Áreas Protegidas
- Coordinates
- -17.23008, -66.32079
What it is and where
Parque Nacional Tunari is a national park in Bolivia (Quillacollo).
Se encuentra en las ecoregiones de la Puna Norteña, Yungas y Bosques Secos Interandinos
It is in Quillacollo, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -17.23008, -66.32079; the nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz / El Alto), 215 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bolivia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Servicio Nacional de Áreas Protegidas
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Parque Nacional Tunari is April to September.
- JanPossible12:55
- FebPossible12:34
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:36
- MayBest time11:12
- JunBest time10:59
- JulBest time11:04
- AugBest time11:25
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:24
- NovPossible12:49
- DecPossible13:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 59. 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 |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Parque Nacional Tunari 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
- Kimsa TinkuyMountain in Bolivia2.2 km
- Quna Quna Q'asaMountain in Bolivia2.8 km
- T'ula Jayani ApachitaMountain in Bolivia3.0 km
- Awila Wachana PuntaMountain in Bolivia3.5 km
- Wari WariniMountain in Bolivia3.9 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 Parque Nacional Tunari?
It is a national park in Bolivia.
When is the best time to visit Parque Nacional Tunari?
April to September. In December there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 59.
How do you get to Parque Nacional Tunari?
The nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 215 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 Kimsa Tinkuy, Quna Quna Q'asa, T'ula Jayani Apachita. The rest is in the Bolivia guide.
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