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- Sajama Volcano (Cerro Sajama) — Bolivia’s highest peak towers over the park at about 6,542 m. The cone is dramatic and visible from miles away; trekkers come for long high-altitude approaches, fantastic sunrise light, and the challenge of a glaciated summit for experienced climbers.
- Polylepis (queñua) forests — Tiny, gnarled trees that survive at some of the highest tree line on Earth. The groves feel otherworldly, are crucial bird habitat, and make short hikes unexpectedly beautiful and sheltered from the puna winds.
- Termas de Sajama (hot springs) — Geothermal pools down in the valley where locals and visitors soak after cold days. The baths are rustic, the water is warm, and the view of surrounding peaks while you soak is hard to beat.
- High-altitude lagoons and birdlife — Scattered
- Sajama Volcano (Cerro Sajama) — Bolivia’s highest peak towers over the park at about 6,542 m. The cone is dramatic and visible from miles away; trekkers come for long high-altitude approaches, fantastic sunrise light, and the challenge of a glaciated summit for experienced climbers.
- Polylepis (queñua) forests — Tiny, gnarled trees that survive at some of the highest tree line on Earth. The groves feel otherworldly, are crucial bird habitat, and make short hikes unexpectedly beautiful and sheltered from the puna winds.
- Termas de Sajama (hot springs) — Geothermal pools down in the valley where locals and visitors soak after cold days. The baths are rustic, the water is warm, and the view of surrounding peaks while you soak is hard to beat.
- High-altitude lagoons and birdlife — Scattered small lakes and wetlands host Andean waterbirds (and occasionally flamingos), ducks, and other wildlife. Great for relaxed walks and easy birdwatching without needing serious hiking gear.
- Vicuñas, llamas and puna mammals — Wild vicuñas graze the high plains; you’ll also see llamas, alpacas, vizcachas, and sometimes Andean foxes. Wildlife viewing here feels genuine because the park is still very remote.
- Sajama Lines and ancient paths — Straight tracks cut into the landscape by pre-Hispanic peoples crisscross parts of the park. They’re subtle, surprising, and give the area a strong sense of human history layered on top of the wild scenery.
- Aymara villages and cultural sites — Small highland communities around Sajama offer simple homestays, handicrafts, and stone structures; walking here is as much about meeting people and learning local life as it is about views.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.