Chocaya and Chacapaya, Bolivia
Chocaya Ecosystem Restoration Community is situated in Bolivia, close to the bustling city of Cochabamba. It is located on the mountainside above the village of Chocaya and beneath the hot springs of Liriuni. Part of the magnificent Andes mountain range, the altitude here is about 2,800 meters. The Bolivian Andes are generally very eroded and suffering from the impact of the climate crisis, with water shortages common in the dry season. In a financially poor country, the challenge is to balance ecological values and economic gain. The agroforestry system provides a model for how that balance can be achieved.
Discover Chocaya and Chacapaya, Bolivia