Public bus from Oruro to Sajama National Park [closed]

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I'm planning to go from Oruro to Sajama NP. The best option is to take a bus from Oruro to Arica and ask the driver to drop me off in Chungara-Tambo Quemado at Bolivia-Chile border(Bolivia side), then catch a local bus onwards to Sajama NP.

I wonder the possibility of doing so.






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How do I get to Sajama National Park?

There are frequent buses going between La Paz and Oruro, so you need only tell the driver that you wish to exit at Patacamaya. Once you've reached Patacamaya, you can take a shared van (colectivo) to the village of Sajama about 3 hours away.

Why is Sajama National Park important?

Sajama National Park was the first national park established in the country, making it the oldest of Bolivia's protected park areas. In 2003, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site reflecting the unique collection of cultural and natural importance.




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