Bolivia

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Superlative in its natural beauty, rugged, vexing, complex and slightly nerve-racking, Bolivia is one of South America’s most diverse and intriguing nations.

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Calle Jaén Museums
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Mercado de las Brujas
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Salar de Uyuni
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Dinosaur Tracks
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Museo Nacional de Arte
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Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos
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Museo de Etnografía y Folklore
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Caverna de Umajalanta

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Authentic, adventurous, and largely unscarred by mass tourism, Bolivia is one of South America's best-kept secrets.

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Best Time to Visit

Plan the best time for your visit to Bolivia with this seasonal guide to climate, festivals and events.

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Things to Know

Plan the best time for your visit to Bolivia with this seasonal guide to climate, festivals and events.

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Transportation

Bus travel in Bolivia can be a wild and thrilling experience, but planes, trains, and even aerial cable cars can smooth things over for the faint of heart.

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Visa Requirements

It's easy to visit Bolivia's sensational national parks, beguiling cities and Indigenous communities. Here's what you need to know about visas.

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Best Road Trips

From desert to coast, here are some of the most beautiful drives in the Americas to inspire your next road trip.

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Money and Costs

Bolivia is one of the top bargain destinations in the Americas, and you don't need a big budget to enjoy its wonders. Here's how to see Bolivia for less.

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Traveling with Kids

Explore one of South America’s most captivating countries as a family with this guide to the best things to do in Bolivia with kids.

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5 Shops

These next-level travel gifts might be out of reach, but hey, you never know.

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Accessibility

Bus travel in Bolivia can be a wild and thrilling experience, but planes, trains, and even aerial cable cars can smooth things over for the faint of heart.

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