Toro Toro National Park Tour: Waterfalls, Caves & Fossils

Three days inside Bolivia's most diverse national park, from canyon rim to cavern floor.

A 3-day guided tour of Toro Toro National Park from Cochabamba with private transportation, hotel accommodation, park entry and a specialized guide in English or Spanish. The itinerary moves through dinosaur fossil sites and the Turtle Cemetery museum on day one, descends into Umajalanta, Bolivia's largest underground cavern, on day two, and ends at Vergel's natural waterfalls and pools after viewing dinosaur footprints carved into canyon stone on day three. Pickup from Cochabamba hotels, hostels or airport is included. The national park entrance fee is paid separately at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and explore Toro Toro

• Pick-up in Cochabamba
• Breakfast at Cradle of Bolivian Presidents
• Stop in Tarata to view colonial houses
• Visit ceramic workshops in Huayculi
• Photo stop at Rio Caine
• Arrive at Toro Toro and have lunch
• Visit Museum - Cementario de Tortugas
• Visit Casa de Piedra Pachamama Wasi
• Visit Centro Artesenal de la Mujer
• Check-in at hotel
• Dinner and rest

Day 2: Explore Itas and Umajalanta Caverns

• Breakfast at hotel
• Travel to Ciudad de Piedra (Itas)
• Explore stone labyrinths and narrow caverns
• Lunch
• Visit Cavernas de Umajalanta
• See cave formations and blind fish lagoon
• Return to hotel
• Dinner and rest

Day 3: Visit Wayllas and Vergel waterfalls

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Cerro Wayllas dinosaur footprints
• Visit Mirador del Canon de Toro Toro
• Descend stone stairs into canyon
• Arrive at Vergel waterfalls and pools
• Enjoy snack at waterfalls
• Return to Toro Toro for lunch
• Travel back to Cochabamba
• Tour ends upon arrival

The experience

You start at 8am from your Cochabamba accommodation and travel toward Toro Toro with stops built into the route: breakfast at the Cradle of Bolivian Presidents, a detour through Tarata's colonial houses, a visit to Huayculi's ceramic workshops, and a photo stop at the Rio Caine where the Potosí and Cochabamba borders meet. By 12:30 you're in Toro Toro for lunch, then the afternoon opens into the Museum, Cementario de Tortugas, where fossils and burial sites from the Cretaceous and Quaternary periods sit on display. Next is Casa de Piedra Pachamama Wasi, where dinosaur-formed carved stones and plant fossils line the rooms, followed by the Centro Artesanal de la Mujer, known for textiles made by local women. You settle into your hotel for dinner and rest.

Day two takes you to Ciudad de Piedra (Itas) at 9am (a set of stone labyrinths with narrow caverns that feel like walking through a stone city), then into Cavernas de Umajalanta, the largest underground cavern in Bolivia. Inside, you pass through corridors lined with stalactites and stalagmites, see curious figures formed by the cave walls, and visit a small lagoon full of blind fish. Torches and helmets are provided. You return to the hotel for dinner and another night's rest.

The final day starts with breakfast, then a climb to Cerro Wayllas to observe dinosaur footprints, followed by the Mirador del Cañón de Toro Toro: a viewpoint where rocky formations rise like the Grand Canyon and more dinosaur footprints are visible in the stone. You descend the stone-made stairs into the canyon itself and arrive at Vergel's natural waterfalls and pools, where a snack is served. After lunch back in Toro Toro, the drive returns to Cochabamba, arriving around 7pm.

What’s included

• Private transportation throughout.
• hotel accommodation with private bathrooms for two nights.
• entry to all attractions: the Turtle Cemetery museum, Casa de Piedra Pachamama Wasi, the artisan center, Ciudad de Piedra, Cavernas de Umajalanta, Cerro Wayllas, the canyon viewpoint and Vergel waterfalls.
• a specialized national park guide in English or Spanish.
• torches and helmets for the cavern.
• breakfast, lunch and snacks each day.
• pickup from your Cochabamba accommodation at 8am.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mapamundi Go

Is this one for you?The itinerary moves at a steady pace with early starts each day and involves walking, climbing and descending into caves and canyons, so it suits travelers comfortable with moderate physical activity and ready for an 8am pickup. If you prefer a slower schedule or have mobility constraints, a private guide can discuss adjustments before booking.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's inside Umajalanta, the largest underground cavern in Bolivia?

Umajalanta holds multiple corridors lined with stalactites and stalagmites, plus curious figures formed by the cave walls and a small lagoon inhabited by blind fish. You explore it on day two with a torch and helmet provided.

Will I see actual dinosaur fossils and footprints?

Yes. The Turtle Cemetery museum displays fossils and burial sites from the Cretaceous and Quaternary periods, Casa de Piedra Pachamama Wasi holds dinosaur-formed carved stones and plant fossils, and on day three you observe dinosaur footprints at Cerro Wayllas and the Mirador del Cañón de Toro Toro.

How much walking and climbing is involved each day?

Day one is mostly vehicle-based with short museum and workshop visits. Day two involves walking through cave corridors underground. Day three includes a climb to Cerro Wayllas and a descent down stone-made stairs into the canyon before reaching the Vergel waterfalls and pools.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes private transportation from Cochabamba, all hotel stays with private bathrooms, entry to the attractions listed, snacks, torches and helmets, and a specialized park guide in English or Spanish. The national park entrance fee of 100 Bs (approximately $14) is paid separately at checkout.

Can I arrange pickup from the airport or my hostel?

Yes. Pickup at 8am is included from Cochabamba hotels, hostels, the airport, bus terminal, Airbnb or other accommodation types in the city.