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Reasons To
Visit Bolivia

  • Salar de Uyuni

    Without a doubt one of the most stunning areas of South America- surreal rock formations, the vast salt flats, jewel coloured lakes, and you can have it almost to yourself!

    Salar de Uyuni

  • History

    Although not as famous as neighbouring Peru, Bolivia has some interesting Inca and pre-Inca ruins. Sucre is a must to visit for the beautiful white washed architecture, and Potosi to learn about Bolivia's colourful history.

    History

  • Indigenous Cultures

    Indigenous people are in the majority in Bolivia, unlike in many other countries, so it's a good place to learn more about traditional cultures and you will see many people dressed in traditional clothing.

    Indigenous Cultures

  • Jungle

    A short flight from La Paz will take you into the steamy Amazon basin to spot monkeys, birds, sloth and even pink river dolphin, and also to interact with the local communities.

    Jungle

  • Lake Titicaca

    Spanning both Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is one of the continent's most iconic locations, believed to be the birthplace of the Incas. Enjoy the myths, views, sunsets and traditional cultures from the relaxed Sun Island.

    Lake Titicaca

  • Markets

    Bolivia is a great place to buy traditional handicrafts. Textiles in Sucre are particularly good or browse the stalls of the Witches' Market in La Paz for souvenirs ranging from jewellery to a llama foetus!

    Markets

  • Off the beaten track

    Bolivia remains one of the lesser visited countries in South America, and tourism infrastructure is a lot more limited than in neighbouring countries, but this only adds to the appeal for an authentic taster of Latin America.

    Off the beaten track

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Visit Santa Cruz & The Jesuit Missions, Bolivia

Far from the Andean peaks lies the busy and humid city of Santa Cruz, where you can see sloths hanging in the palm-filled main plaza and crowds worshipping in a huge church made of bamboo.

Jesuit Church

Santa Cruz & The Jesuit Missions

Bolivia

Far from the Andean peaks lies the busy and humid city of Santa Cruz where you can see sloths hanging in the palm-filled main plaza and crowds worshipping in a huge church made of bamboo.

Heading northeast by road, flat farmlands merge into rolling hills and ranches as you reach the colonnaded streets of the sleepy Jesuit towns.

Religious Craftmanship

The fine religious craftsmanship of their beautiful churches are a key part of Bolivia’s heritage, and it is a craft that you can see being learnt today by the young generation of the region so the loving restoration can continue.

Ambor National Park

If you have a keen interest in wildlife, your road journey in these lowlands of Bolivia could also take you to Ambor - National Park for a couple of days. Thanks to its three distinct eco-systems that encompass the Amazon River basin, the Andean foothills and the Chaco plain, this is an area of great bio-diversity and is thought to be home to more species of life per hectare than anywhere else on earth.

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