Things to do in Bolivia
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Cine 6 de Agosto
Cinema with international releases.
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Cine 16 de Julio
Cinema with international releases.
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Instituto de la Lengua Española
Offers private and group lessons.
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Eclipse Travel
Reliable agent and tour operator.
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Hidalgo Tours
One of the best upmarket options.
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Restaurant Verona
Join the locals for a cheap eat.
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Restaurant Laza
Join the locals for a cheap eat.
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Indigena Tours
A frequently recommended agency.
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Instituto Cultural Boliviano-Alemán
Offers group Spanish lessons.
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Sur Andes
City tours and good treks.
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Oasis Odyssey
It's impossible for us to reliably recommend Uyuni agencies, and we strongly suggest that you speak to several companies after doing some research of your own in town. This company was performing well in travelers' eyes when Uyuni was researched.
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San Felipe Neri Convent
The view from the bell tower and tiled rooftop of the San Felipe Neri convent more than explains Sucre’s nickname of the ‘White City of the Americas.’
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Cathedral
Just east of the main plaza, the cathedral has fine stained-glass above the altar. The adjacent tower was constructed by the Jesuits as part of a church before Oruro was founded. When the Jesuits were expelled, it was designated as the cathedral of the Oruro bishopric.
In 1994, the original baroque entrance was moved and reconstructed at the Santuario de la Virgen del Socavón (Virgin of the Grotto), which presents a grand city view. It was here that 16th-century miners began worshipping the Virgen de Candelaria, the patron of Oruro miners. The present church, which is a 19th-century reconstruction of the 1781 original, figures prominently in Oruro's Carnaval as the site…
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Island of the Sun Extension
3 days (La Paz)
The perfect short extension from La Paz to discover the cultural delights of Lake Titicaca staying at the lovely Ecolodge La Estancia on the Island of the Sun.
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Bolivia Experience
8 days (La Paz)
A journey of discovery uncovering the archaeological and cultural wonders of Bolivia.
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Snack Antonella
Serves simple meals in an eclectic dining area carved out of the family’s home, and at wood tables set up on the sidewalk facing the plaza. It’s mostly tortas, salgados, and other light fare but it also has fish and chicken dishes, served with rice, beans and salad.
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Restaurant Un Gusto a Más
Get Brazilian-style grub at Bolivian prices at this bright, popular eatery, run by a hard-working Bolivian-Brazilian family. The self-serve spread is modest but tasty, with dishes from both sides of the border, and the dining area is spacious and colorful.
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Fiesta de la Cruz
The Fiesta de la Cruz is celebrated over the first weekend in May all around the lake, but the biggest festivities are in Copacabana.
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Andean Epics Ride Company
Andean Epics Ride Company is a professional and enthusiastic set-up that offers a range of great mountain-bike trips for riders of all levels. These range from sedate half-day excursions to awesome multi-day adventures in the surrounding sierras. Owner Travis is always building downhill trails and plotting out new routes; one of his specialties is a five-day trip from Sorata to Rurrenabaque, starting with a two-day ride from Sorata to Mapiri via Consata (descending over 4000m from the starting point in the mountains), followed by a three-day boat journey with hikes as side-trips. The trip leaves every Monday from Sorata and costs B$1400. A minimum of four people is…
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Casa de los Paceños
Local families and visitors alike love this place for upscale versions of classic paceño (local La Paz) dishes like saice (meat stew), chairo (beef soup) and fritanga (spicy pork). It's probably best not to know what some of these dishes are - the menu's translation doesn't do the flavor justice. But to give you a taster: try the ranga (boiled cow tongue).
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El Chorro
A few kilometers upstream from the town, El Chorro is an idyllic beauty spot with a waterfall and pool. You can reach it by boat only; enquire at the harbor. On a rock roughly opposite El Chorro is an ancient serpentine engraving, which was intended as a warning to travelers: whenever the water reached serpent level, the Beni was considered unnavigable.
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Koala Tours
Runs some of the best mine tours, with ex-miners as guides (Efrain Mamani is highly recommended); 15% of the profits go to the mining community. They also offer guided mountain biking to Tarapaya (B$150), tinku excursions (a four-day trip costs B$800) and a nine-day trek along the ancient llama caravan route to Cochabamba.
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Las Bajos
One of the oldest and most typical of the choricerías (restaurant specializing in chorizo) in Sucre, though it’s not just sausage on the menu. The owner is a Beatles fanatic and downstairs is a miniature recreation of Liverpool’s Cavern Club, the walls adorned with posters, album covers and other Fab Four memorabilia.
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Candelaria Tours
One of the most established and professional travel agencies in Sucre offering a variety of tours around Bolivia. They also have participatory programs where visitors can work with indigenous communities, especially with textiles. Arranges travel and accommodations. Fluent in English.
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