Here are links to our stories from Bolivia.
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Top Places to Visit in Bolivia
Filled with unimaginable landscapes, extraordinary animals and a vibrant culture Bolivia should be on your travel bucket list. We spent over two months traveling all over the country and have created our list of the top places to visit. Below are the sites we think you shouldn’t miss on your next trip to Bolivia.
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Jesuit Missions of Chiquitania, Bolivia
As we walked along the dusty road in the small, jungle town we were a little disappointed. Once we rounded the corner however, we realized that our decision to come here was the right one. Standing before us was a majestic Jesuit mission church that was even more stunning than we had hoped.
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Samaipata, Bolivia’s Mountain Town
The cute mountain town of Samaipata has a laid-back atmosphere, charming hotels and trendy cafes. We adored this picturesque town set in the ‘Elbow of the Andes’ and think you will too.
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Bolivian Wine Country
Bolivian wine you say?! I know, it doesn’t sound familiar, but we were very happy to discover that Bolivia produces excellent wines. Near the city of Tarija, several vineyards offer tastings of their world class wines. This sounded like a trip made just for us, so we packed our bags and headed for wine country.
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Stunning Lakes of Uyuni
Not only does the southwestern Altiplano in Bolivia have the world’s largest salt flats, this area also has extraordinary lakes in the most unique and surreal settings. In this land, mineral lakes filled with wading flamingos are perfectly placed under tall volcanos.
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The World’s Largest Salt Flats – Uyuni
Some of the most unusual landscapes in the world can be found on the Bolivian Altiplano. In the southwestern part of the plateau the vistas range from the largest salt flats in the world to picture perfect volcanos hovering above flamingo-filled lagoons. You will be astounded by the fascinating scenes around Uyuni, Bolivia.
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A Miner’s Life in Potosi
Above the city of Potosi, is a mountain with a story to tell. Between the 16th and 18th centuries 80% of world’s silver came from Potosi. In fact the phrase ‘Worth a Potosi’, which means to be of great value, came from this city.
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Sucre – Bolivia’s Prettiest City
Sucre is undeniably the prettiest city in all of Bolivia. It was once very wealthy due to its proximity to the silver mines in Potosi. As a result, its historical centre is filled with stunning 16th century Spanish architecture making Sucre a great place to pretend you’ve stepped back in time.
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Walking in Dinosaur Footprints, Torotoro
High in the mountains above Cochabamba, is a fascinating national park with a surreal landscape. From dramatic canyons and caves to dinosaur footprints and turtle fossils, Torotoro National Park is a must see. The bizarre landscape we see today was formed by eons of wind and glacier erosion.
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Cochabamba, Bolivia’s Garden City
Cochabamba is only 380 km from La Paz, but it feels worlds away. Seeing the lush vegetation in the city’s parks was our first indication that we were no longer on the Altiplano. At 2,558 m (8,390 ft), the temperature is much warmer, the air is thicker, and the ground is more fertile than it…
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Llamas, Alpacas & Volcanos in Sajama, Bolivia
If you love llamas, alpacas and vicuñas then Sajama National Park is where you want to be. You will see thousands of these cute camelids in the park and hundreds more on the drive. It’s a remote spot in Bolivia, but worth the drive if you’re a llama lover like us.
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A Bolivian Safari On Yacuma River
Before coming to Bolivia we had no idea of the vast array of animals that live in this fascinating country. It turns out there are a lot more than just llamas. The wetlands region of Pampas Rio Yacuma is literally bursting with wildlife and is the perfect place for a wildlife safari.
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Our Favourite Day Trips From La Paz, Bolivia
With its unique location close to the Andes mountains, the Altiplano and the jungle, there is an endless list of possible day trips to keep you busy around La Paz. Here are our favourite day trips that we enjoyed during our time in La Paz.
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Exploring The Heights of La Paz, Bolivia
Not only is La Paz the highest capital in the world, it also has one of the most unusual locations. When you look from the rim of the canyon down to the city below, the view is dumfounding. Here are some of the places to visit on your next trip to La Paz.
