Chulumani sits in the subtropical Yungas valleys about 2 hours from the end of the Death Road, serving as the main market town for this coca-growing region. The central plaza has several small tiendas, a fuel station, and vendors selling fresh produce from the surrounding valleys. It’s a working town, not touristy, with a genuine Bolivian mountain atmosphere and decent cell coverage.
The road down from Yolosa is paved but winding through cloud forest. Stock up here on basics — bread, canned goods, bottled water — as options get sparse heading deeper into the Yungas. The Pemex-style fuel station is reliable but cash-only like most rural Bolivia stops.
Yungas valley market town and fuel stop
Place Details
| Type | Town / Resupply |
|---|---|
| Street address | N°36 Calle Bolivar, Municipio Chulumani, La Paz, Bolivia Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Chulumani, La Paz Department |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Municipal |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |