It's like the gate to Bolivia, the famous Titicaca Lake and the Island of the Sun receives hundreds of travelers of all budgets every day, there are nice accommodations in the Island and in Copacabana as well. One of the nicest places to stay in Copacabana is “Hotel Rosario Lago Titicaca”, everyone I met enjoyed the food and friendship at the hotel.
I have been reading some of the traveler’s comments about Bolivia. In a way is honoring to know that you enjoyed coming to this fabulous country, but it´s also frustrating to admit that we are still 50 years behind the world evolution. I guess this is what can be exiting, I mean, don´t expect buses with washrooms, but a friendly society that has nothing to hide. Welcome to Bolivia.
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We would like to see the Uyuni Salt Flats and the Toro Toro National Park. Want to know whats the best way to do it starting from La Paz and how long it will take in each of these locations
fveraloza Hi, sorry for the late reply, if you are in La Paz, it would be convenient to take a bus to Oruro (3.5 hours) and then catch the train to Uyuni (6 hours). Once in Uyuni you can take a Full Day program in the Salt Flats, or take the whole circuit that takes 3 days. On the way back to Uyuni, take either the train back to Oruro and from there take a bus to Cochabamba (3 hours). From Cochabamba it would be much easier to travel to Toro Toro which is 138 km away, in about 4 to 5 hours.
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how does one get to see Lake Poopo, the Uyuni Salt Flat; ending with Lake Titicaca because I want to cross over to Peru at Puno without being on an organized tour? Is it possible to meet locals and take buses or whatever and kind of find your way around? I did this in Asia and Russia. That way you get to stay longer and you don't get targeted as a dollar sign tourist. Of course most people get turned on by money. Hopefully most natives in Bolivia are not that way.
alwloch Got stopped by the Myanmar military at their border, trying to cross into India - Nagaland [snake] country. A dozen officials interrogated me for an hour and told me to return to their capital - Yangon, and to fly out. I refused to leave the border but then one official lied, saying they'd pay for my flight to Kolkata. Instead I flew to Bangkok, took buses through Kuala Lumpur to Singapore and flew to Chennai, India.
This April plan to fly to Ukraine; tour Prague and the Baltic.
15 years back I drove a jeep all the way from Canada to Puerto Bolivar in Ecuador. There happened to be a border war raging with Peru in 1994 and so I turned back. This time I am flying into Brazil and will backpack through Argentina into Bolivia, named after Simon Bolivar [Sucre was one of his generals] and from Titicaca will take a train from Juliaca through Cusco to Machu Picchu. Entering the jungles is better from Peru than Bolivia ~ will try to journey by land from Cusco down to Puerto Maldonado, near the Brazilian border. I understand the road is paved from Iñapari, on the border, to Manaus [pop 1.5 million] on the Rio Negro near the head of the Amazon R.
hey, i m planning to go to Bolivia next year. I would like to go in March but I don't know if it is a good idea cuz of the rainy season... I do not want to go during the pick season... I cannot go neither in May or April. Can you advice when to go? If June will be still calm from tourists and if March s ok?? Thanks a lot in advance..
Would like to know how safe it is for two solo girls to travel through Bolivia, mostly the altiplano region.
alwloch Bolivia has become disrespectful of foreigners under their new Socialism. Their buses have no toilets and I was almost left behind [my packsack still in the bus] as I ran and banged on the back of the moving bus for it to finally stop. There was no apology from the driver either. Tibetans have become just as thoughtless. When I took the overnight bus up to Dharamsala from the train station in northern India every seat had been taken, one stop before, by Tibetan monks all dressed like the Dalai Lama. Most were half my age and for the next 6 hours not one of the Buddhist monks had the compassion to give me a seat. There was also no washroom on that old bus either.
Life in Bolivia
I've been scouring the internet for info on living in Bolivia for the past three days and have found very little. What's life like in Bolivia? Any highlights or favorite or worst things you all could share would be great. I plan on starting a blog with info once I move to help out others that are looking for info. Thanks!
Bolivia Questions
has anyone in this group been to bolivia? If so i would like to hear your story. I am planning on backpacking across bolivia this next year and i need some advice on some places to hit
flywunala Justin,
Places not to be missed are La Paz, Copacabana & Lake Titicaca, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni & Salar & Sud Lipez (Laguna Colorada, Laguna Verde etc....
I only know the "Altiplano" side of Bolivia but I am sure the rest (Amazon, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba is equally fascinating. So far Bolivia is my favorite visited place in the world.....Make the most out of it before it gets spoiled by tourist or before they start extracting the lithium.....
Wunala
alwloch to continue: After finally arriving in Dharamsala at daybreak with the busload of self-centered monks, it turned out all the toilets in the Yellow Monastery were out of service ... being the coldest night in recorded history, their waterpipes had burst. Nor would they allow me to spread my foam & sheets and have a nap. And of course I never even got a tea or a glass of water either. Of course when the Dalai Lama travels abroad it's gratis. Sadly I left Dharamsala that very afternoon for Punjab. I also did not stay an hour in La Paz Bolivia -- heading to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca which was nice... then over to Cuzco Peru.
"Welcome to "Enchanting Bolivia" group. I live in Bolivia and I would be delighted to answer any queries on this amazing country which I know very well, as I would like for anybody else with deep knowledge of his or her country to advise me when traveling. This forum is to invite, share and discuss all aspects of travel to Bolivia. Over time this forum will be of great assistance to others who want to experience Bolivia's secretive, magic, energetic, interesting, culture, landscapes, so come and join me"
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