Coqueza Mummies (Cementerio de Chullpas)
Halfway up a volcano at the edge of the world’s largest salt flats is a cave with seven mummies.

📜 Halfway up a volcano at the edge of the world’s largest salt flats is a cave with seven mummies.
🔍 Located in Coqueza, this hidden cave contains seven remarkably well-preserved mummies from an important family.

Why Go

✨ Captivating peek into Bolivia’s rich history
🗿 See 500-year-old mummies with untouched hair and clothing
⛰️ Explore a rarely explored hidden cave

Why Avoid

❓ Minimal on-site information for curious visitors
🚗 Road to cave requires 4x4 and high clearance, bottoming out is inevitable

📝 Tips

Sign in at visitors’ office in Coqueza town center
A ranger provides the key to unlock the cave door
Return the key to the office upon your return to town
Hiking to the cave takes about two hours

💰 Cost

30 bolivianos per person.

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