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Chulumani

La Paz Department, Bolivia · South America

About Chulumani

Chulumani sits on the route: 25 minutes from Coripata, 35km from North Yungas Road (Death Road).

Chulumani is a town located in La Paz Department, Bolivia. With a population of 2,952, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Chulumani sits in Bolivia. It's in the America/La Paz time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chulumani to your route.

About Chulumani

Ocobaya is a location in the La Paz Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Ocobaya Canton, one of the five cantons of the Chulumani Municipality in the Sud Yungas Province. At the time of census 2001 it had 269 inhabitants.

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Where is Chulumani located?

Chulumani is located in La Paz Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -16.4086 latitude, -67.5294 longitude.

What is the population of Chulumani?

Chulumani has a population of approximately 2,952 people, making it a town in Bolivia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,952
Continent
South America
Country
Bolivia
Region
La Paz Department
Timezone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-16.4086, -67.5294

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Worth the detour from Chulumani

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Coroico

A subtropical Yungas town on a ridge at 1,700 m, the traditional finish of the Death Road descent, surrounded by coffee and coca terraces plunging into cloud-forest valleys.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

North Yungas Road (Death Road)

Bolivia's infamous former highway drops 3,600 meters from La Paz to Coroico along narrow cliffside ledges with no guardrails.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Chulumani

  • 32 kmCoroicoA subtropical Yungas town on a ridge at 1,700 m, the traditional finish of the Death Road descent, surrounded by coffee and coca terraces plunging into cloud-forest valleys.
  • 35 kmNorth Yungas Road (Death Road)Bolivia's infamous former highway drops 3,600 meters from La Paz to Coroico along narrow cliffside ledges with no guardrails.
  • 68 kmHuayna PotosíA 6,088-meter peak near La Paz that is one of the world's most accessible 6,000-meter summits, offering glacier climbing for beginners.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chulumani.

Coripata

🇧🇴 Bolivia

14 km awayPop. 2,107

Coroico

🇧🇴 Bolivia

32 km awayPop. 2,361

Mecapaca

🇧🇴 Bolivia

60 km awayPop. 13,289

Viloco

🇧🇴 Bolivia

60 km awayPop. 1,900

Caranavi

🇧🇴 Bolivia

64 km awayPop. 45,747

La Paz

🇧🇴 Bolivia

67 km awayPop. 2,004,652

Achocalla

🇧🇴 Bolivia

69 km awayPop. 19,583

Quime

🇧🇴 Bolivia

72 km awayPop. 2,404

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