Place to visit
Uqi Uqini, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Uqi Uqini is a mountain in Chile in Bolivia, at 5,532 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to September, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 54. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, 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 Chile · Nature
- Where
- Bolivia
- Elevation
- 5,532 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LPB La Paz / El Alto, 221 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -18.32338, -69.03787
What it is and where
Uqi Uqini is a mountain in Chile in Bolivia, at 5,532 m above sea level. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bolivia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -18.32338, -69.03787; the nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz / El Alto), 221 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 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 Uqi Uqini is April to September, and the season is short because it sits at 5,532 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible12:59
- FebPossible12:36
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:35
- MayBest time11:08
- JunBest time10:54
- JulBest time11:00
- AugBest time11:23
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:26
- NovPossible12:53
- DecPossible13:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 54. 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.
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
- UmurataNature · Mountains2.7 km
- AcotangoMountain shared by Bolivia and Chile6.7 km
- ChachakumaniMountain in Bolivia6.9 km
- Glaciar del AcotangoGlacier7.1 km
- Willk'iMountain in Bolivia8.5 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
- Licancabur: stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile
- Ancohuma
- Illampu: mountain in the Bolivian Andes
Every Bolivia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Uqi Uqini?
It is a mountain in Chile in Bolivia. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, 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 Uqi Uqini?
April to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 5,532 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 54.
How do you get to Uqi Uqini?
The nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 221 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 Umurata, Acotango, Chachakumani. 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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