APOLO - TOURIST DEVELOPMENT

Apolo has completed 318 years of foundation and is now one of the most important natural reserve for the development of tourism in La Paz - Bolivia. 75% of its territory is protected as national parks Madidi park and biosphere Apolobamba Pilon Lajas, so that tourism is one of the most important tourist site has this región.El has 13 thousand inhabitants, according the 2001 census. It is a town of great natural and cultural evidence of this is their dance and music that have resisted the onslaught of settlers from the time of the Republic, however, remain intact. This is the case of originating and Quechua peoples Lecos, the Saray and Torewa. Madidi park is one of the largest protected areas of ecological and biogeographic planet is considered one of the 20 most important tourist destinations of the world for its rich ecosystem, the variety of species of flora and fauna.Entre attractions is Tuichi River, which runs the Madidi park, its beauty and difficulty of water become an attraction for the practice of rafting and is listed as a challenge for professionals in this sport. Are not foreign to this historic village areas. The ruins of Cuchiwani eg today is in the process of excavation and not even know much about the culture that inhabited this region. This ruin is located north of Apolo and visitors can arrive at the route of Machu - Rio Tiuichi doing Trekking. In recent years, these areas are outside, because there is a sustainable development project for the neglect of the authorities who manage the reserve areas, it is important that the residents and the people aware about tourism development and care Reservation of areas, although we have a unique appeal is necessary to take measures to develop even better than it is. This is only possible with the support of authorities and the population as a whole.