Coroico new as of 2006 highway is open to public use, It's a very scenic road and the best way to appreciate it is by using the Hotel Esmeralda express van door-to-door, peak season only or a local taxi-collectivo, which can be boarded at the Villa Fatima Bus Station. The route is only two hours. Alternatively get off the highway at Yoloso and take a collectivo up the hill for 5bol 15 mins.
From La Paz to Coroico you can also do "The Bike Ride" - the so-called, "Death Road." Look for the agency that allows you to bring your backpack along. Most agencies rather pay 5 bucks commission to the hotel your staying in La Paz, than to haul your luggage along. their Vans are stuffy. The most famous of these are Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking $85 per person (http://www.gravitybolivia.com/) and Madness Adventures' Downhill Madness $75 per person, Calle Sagarnaga No. 339, 591-2 2391810 (http://www.madness-bolivi...). A good alternative is BarroBiking.com, Jose the owner does every ride, Calle Sagarnaga No 288, Zona Rosario, GalerÃa las Brujas Of.10 Teléfonos: 591)-735 10 270 591-2-231 5526. Another option is to contact the small Coroico agency (http://www.mtbcoroico.co.cc).
There are also several two day walks which lead you to Coroico. See 'Do' section.
