4 hr 30 min
Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley & Killi Killi Half-Day Adventure
Explore otherworldly rock spires, lunar landscapes, and sweeping city views in one unforgettable afternoon
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Wind-carved spires and high-desert silence, an hour from La Paz
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4 hr 30 min
Explore otherworldly rock spires, lunar landscapes, and sweeping city views in one unforgettable afternoon
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5 hr
Half-day hike through towering stone formations with Aymara legends, scenic viewpoints, and golden-hour magic
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7 hr
Explore La Paz's two most striking natural wonders in a single day with guided hikes and lunch included
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Every Valle De Las Animas tour side-by-side — duration, what's included, how you redeem.
| Experience | Duration | Rating | Pickup | Guide | Small group | Free cancel. | Price | |
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Standard Entry Most popular
Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley & Killi Killi Half-Day Adventure
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4 hr 30 min | ★ 4.9 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | €73 | Book → |
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Standard Entry
Valle de las Ánimas Sunset Trek
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5 hr | ★ 4.7 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | €23 | Book → |
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Guided Experience
Moon Valley & Valley of the Souls Day Tour
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7 hr | ★ 5.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | €67 | Book → |
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They complement each other; most visitors who choose a valle de las animas tour find it offers superior solitude compared to the highly frequented Moon Valley trails.
| Feature | Top pick Valle de las Ánimas | Valle de la Luna |
|---|---|---|
Terrain type |
Jagged towering spires | Clay erosion canyons |
Crowd levels |
Very low | High tourist density |
Accessibility from city center |
Moderate | High |
Physical exertion level |
Moderate to high | Low to moderate |
Tour availability |
Limited scheduled departures | Frequent daily options |
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Verdict: Select the valle de las animas tour if you prefer raw, high-altitude landscapes over the manicured paths found with valle de las animas tour tickets.
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Wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip due to loose gravel and steep, uneven terrain. Dressing in layers is essential as temperatures fluctuate significantly in the high-altitude climate.
There are no formal bag checks or locker facilities at the site. Visitors should carry a small, lightweight backpack for essentials and be prepared to pack out all waste to keep the area clean.
The landscape is ideal for scenic shots, especially during the early morning or golden hour. Drone usage may be subject to local municipal regulations regarding protected areas.
The terrain is rugged, steep, and unpaved, making it unsuitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Travelers should be fit for high-altitude trekking to enjoy a typical valle de las animas tour.
Mobile phones are permitted. Keep ringer off inside exhibition spaces.
Families are welcome, though children should be capable of hiking on uneven ground. Always supervise young children near cliff edges and steep drop-offs during your valle de las animas tour.
No food or drink facilities are available inside the valley. Carry sufficient water and snacks, as hydration is critical to manage the effects of high-altitude exertion.
Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals with appropriate documentation.
Last entry is typically 1 hour before closing. Check the specific ticket for timing.
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Cancellation policies vary by operator; private tours often require 24-hour notice for full refunds. Community maintenance fees of 5 BOB are generally collected at the entrance and are non-refundable.
The Valle de las Ánimas stretches across a high-altitude badlands 40 kilometres south of La Paz, where centuries of wind and rain have carved clay and sandstone into a forest of pale spires.
Local Aymara communities named the valley for the humanoid silhouettes that emerge at dusk, when the low sun casts shadows through the pinnacles and the formations appear to move. Geologists trace the strata to the late Pleistocene, when glacial melt from the Cordillera Real deposited layered sediment across the altiplano; the softer clay eroded faster than the capstone boulders, leaving columns that rise as high as 30 metres. The valley sits at 3,800 metres above sea level, and the thin air amplifies the stillness—no motor traffic, minimal vegetation, and a wind that carves new contours each decade.
A valle de las animas tour begins in the village of Mallasa, where a dirt road descends into the canyon system. The main trail follows a dry riverbed for three kilometres, passing between columns striped in ochre, rust, and ash gray. Side paths climb to overlooks where the Illimani massif dominates the eastern horizon, its triple summit rising to 6,438 metres. The rock forms shift in colour through the day: pale at dawn, copper under midday sun, violet in late afternoon. Visitors walking valle de las animas day tours often stop at the narrow passage known as the Devil's Throat, where the trail squeezes between two walls of compacted clay before opening into a wide amphitheatre.
The community of Uni maintains the trails and collects a 5-boliviano conservation fee at the entrance. Local guides offer context on the valley's use as a ceremonial site, where Aymara families leave offerings at the base of certain spires during Alasitas, the annual miniatures festival. The valley has no permanent structures, no guardrails, and no signage beyond the trailhead marker. Afternoon thunderstorms arrive quickly between December and March, turning the clay to mud and the riverbed into a temporary torrent. Most tour al valle de las animas itineraries depart La Paz by 7:00, allowing three hours of walking before the heat peaks. The return drive passes through the suburb of Calacoto, where the contrast between the sculpted silence of the valley and the urban sprawl of the capital feels particularly stark. The valley remains a day-use site; no camping is permitted, and the gates close at sunset.
"Local Aymara communities named the valley for the humanoid silhouettes that emerge at dusk, when the low sun casts shadows through the pinnacles."
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You leave La Paz before sunrise, the minibus climbing through the southern suburbs as the city's bowl of lights recedes. The road drops into Mallasa and the pavement ends. At the trailhead you pay the 5-boliviano fee and start down a sandy path that curves between the first spires. The air is cold and still.
You walk for 20 minutes before the valley opens fully, revealing hundreds of columns stretching toward the Illimani range. The trail follows a dry wash, and you step over smooth stones polished by seasonal floods.
You reach the Devil's Throat, a narrow slot between two clay walls, and pause to let another group pass. Beyond it the trail widens into an amphitheatre ringed by pinnacles. Your guide points to a cluster of spires where offerings—tiny woven llamas, ceramic houses—rest in a crevice. You continue to the far overlook, where the valley drops away and the altiplano stretches flat to the horizon. The silence is absolute. You turn back, retracing the wash, and notice how the light has shifted: the columns are now copper instead of gray. By 10:30 you're back at the trailhead, legs dusty, lungs working hard. The minibus returns you to La Paz by noon.
The entrance fee is 5 BOB per person as a community maintenance fee.
The site is open 00:00–23:59 daily for self-guided or arranged access.
Booking a guided valle de las animas tour tour can provide valuable geological and local folklore context.
Arriving between 07:00–10:00 is recommended for cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.
There are no food vendors at the Valle de las Ánimas, so please pack snacks and water.
The rugged, high-altitude trails can be challenging for young children; parental discretion is advised for a valle de las animas tour.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress in layers to adapt to changing high-altitude weather conditions.
You can reach the trailhead via local transport to Ovejuyo or through private transport booked as part of your valle de las animas tour.
Due to the steep, uneven, and natural terrain, this attraction is not wheelchair accessible.