Coroico Municipality

Coroico Municipality is an administrative area in Nor Yungas Province situated at 2,054 meters elevation across mountainous terrain. The municipality encompasses several peaks and connects scattered settlements through roads and pathways.

Spanish settlers originally established the settlement near the Quri Wayq'u river in the early colonial period. The community relocated in the early 18th century due to tensions with local populations.

Local communities practice traditional coca cultivation in designated areas as part of their daily life and connection to the land. These methods reflect generations of knowledge passed down through families.

A modern highway completed in 2006 connects the municipality to La Paz, replacing the older Yungas Road network. Conditions and access to different areas vary depending on the season and weather.

A Catholic University campus operates within the municipality, offering specialized programs in agronomy and veterinary medicine for students. This institution blends academic training with the practical needs of the mountain communities.

Location: Nor Yungas Province

Elevation above the sea: 2,054 m

Address: Coroico, Bolivia

GPS coordinates: -16.16667,-67.83333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46