Abandoned Chacaltaya Ski Resort
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The world's highest ski resort was deserted after an 18,000-year-old glacier melted away.

šŸ“œ Once the world's highest ski resort, now an abandoned ghost town.
šŸ” Deserted after its 18,000-year-old glacier melted in 2009.

Why Go

šŸ”ļø Experience extreme high altitude (17,519 feet above sea level)
šŸš¶ Explore remnants of a historic ski resort
šŸ‘€ Enjoy impressive vistas of Huayna Potosi, La Paz, and El Alto
šŸ½ļø Visit the world's highest restaurant (refuge still operates)

Why Avoid

ā„ļø Skiing is rarely possible due to lack of snow
šŸŒ¬ļø Cold and extreme altitude can be challenging
šŸš— Requires a 1.5-hour drive from La Paz

Tips

šŸ’° Tour companies offer trips from La Paz (approx. $22 USD).
šŸš• Taxis from La Paz will wait for three hours at the resort.
šŸŒƒ Cities are best seen at night from the top.

Cost

šŸ’° Tours from La Paz cost about Bs. 150 ($22 USD), taxis Bs. 200-240 ($29-35).

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