Franz Tamayo Province

Franz Tamayo Province is located in Bolivia's La Paz department, situated in the western region near Peru. It includes the Ulla Ulla National Reserve, which is part of the Apolobamba Integrated Management Natural Area. The province's capital is Apolo and was established as Caupollcán on January 23, 1826, later renamed Franz Tamayo on December 20, 1967, in honor of Bolivian intellectual Franz Tamayo.

The area is characterized by the Apolobamba mountain range, with Chawpi Urqu (Wisk'achani) being the highest peak at 6,044 meters. The province is divided into two municipalities: Apolo and Pelechuco, which are further subdivided into nine cantons.

Notable attractions include San Juan de Asariamas dry forest in Apolo, Machariapo River within Madidi National Park, and various waterfalls like Chiara Alto and Billipiza. There are also archaeological sites such as the Inca bridge and pre-Columbian trails. In Pelechuco, highlights include Katantika peak, colonial towns, Queara village, Suches Lake on the Peruvian border, and ancient Guanan ruins.

Additionally, Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve, Chalalan Lake, and Cololo Lake are significant natural features within the province.