(esmeralda) green surroundings have become a welcoming sight for travelers tired of the harshness of the altiplano. The views of the surrounding hills are lovely, the nearby hiking trails are picturesque, the bars and restaurants in town are pleasant, and there are some worthwhile excursions. Here in this tropical town, you'll find fruit orchards, twittering birds, coca fields, endless greenery, oxygen-rich air, warm weather, and friendly locals. There are also some nice hikes in the area where you could spend a few days in Coroico exploring the area, such as hikes to waterfalls or to rivers.
New highway: On a part of the road from La Paz to Coroico a new highway has been opened at the end of 2006, and the old Yungas Road is now used mainly for bikers. This Yungas Road is also called the "death road".
The municipality of Coroico also hosts the Unidad Acad�mica Campesina-Carmen Pampa (UAC-Carmen Pampa), a satellite campus of the Catholic University of Bolivia. Founded in 1993, the UAC-Carmen Pampa offers degree programs in agronomy, veterinary/animal science, nursing, education and tourism
