Wild Camp 1 km W of Laguna Cañapa | Wild Camping

Bolivia

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about 1 year ago
Altitude:
4165.0 masl
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Amenities

Electricity:
No
Wifi:
No
Kitchen:
No
Restaurant:
No
Showers:
No
Water:
No
Toilets:
No
Big Rig Friendly:
Yes
Tent Friendly:
Yes
Pet Friendly:
Unknown

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I was on a solo bike tour from Ecuador to Ushuaia. On today’s ride, there was free camping at the Mirador (16.1 km, S21.35908 W68.02614). I saw no other official camp area, but the wild country after 21.6 km offered many places. I had intended continuing to Laguna Hedionda, but when I arrived at Laguna Cañapa I was so enchanted with the beauty of the place that I decided to wild camp there. No camping was allowed near the Laguna. The local guard said I could camp about 1 km to the west, in front of a ridge. There was a smooth sandy space for 1 tent, which was flat enough. This faced E with good views so it would catch the early morning sun (which it did, at 07h10 the next day). No charge to camp.

Today I wild camped at 36.9 km. Turnoff from the laguna's main gravel road was at about 36.4 km onto gravel track up a slope on right. I stayed here for 1 night.

I much enjoyed this wild camp. Pros: I had it all to myself. I awoke to the soft light over the mountaintops and the Laguna. I felt completely at peace with the world in this scenic place. Cons: ground was a little sloping.

Water: The Mirador (16.1 km) had meals, drinks and water for sale, at high prices. I stopped here for a 2-course vegetarian lunch (35 BOB). Drinks were extra. Thereafter I saw no services. Today I saw no potable surface water. One could ask jeeps for water, which I did once. Later another offered me water which I accepted. Guests also gave me snacks and some fruit.

For more details see Day 195 of my blog. http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/SAm19tim

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didn't want to add another pin, but we camped near the beach on a flat spot between this pin and the toll booth. got here at 3pm and left at 10am and didn't see anyone the whole time.

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I was on a solo bike tour from Ecuador to Ushuaia. On today’s ride, there was free camping at the Mirador (16.1 km, S21.35908 W68.02614). I saw no other official camp area, but the wild country after 21.6 km offered many places. I had intended continuing to Laguna Hedionda, but when I arrived at Laguna Cañapa I was so enchanted with the beauty of the place that I decided to wild camp there. No camping was allowed near the Laguna. The local guard said I could camp about 1 km to the west, in front of a ridge. There was a smooth sandy space for 1 tent, which was flat enough. This faced E with good views so it would catch the early morning sun (which it did, at 07h10 the next day). No charge to camp.

Today I wild camped at 36.9 km. Turnoff from the laguna's main gravel road was at about 36.4 km onto gravel track up a slope on right. I stayed here for 1 night.

I much enjoyed this wild camp. Pros: I had it all to myself. I awoke to the soft light over the mountaintops and the Laguna. I felt completely at peace with the world in this scenic place. Cons: ground was a little sloping.

Water: The Mirador (16.1 km) had meals, drinks and water for sale, at high prices. I stopped here for a 2-course vegetarian lunch (35 BOB). Drinks were extra. Thereafter I saw no services. Today I saw no potable surface water. One could ask jeeps for water, which I did once. Later another offered me water which I accepted. Guests also gave me snacks and some fruit.

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