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Bolivia
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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Attractions
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El Fuerte
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
The mystical site of El Fuerte exudes such pulling power that visitors from all over the world come to Samaipata just to climb the hill and see the…
Casa Nacional de la Moneda
Potosí
The National Mint is Potosí’s star attraction and one of South America’s finest museums. Potosí’s first mint was constructed on the present site of the…
El Picacho
Tarija
The riverfront hacienda of former Bolivian president Jaime Paz Zamora was designed by Zamora himself as his own version of Gabriel García Márquez' Macondo…
Mercado de las Brujas
La Paz
The city’s most unusual market lies along Calles Jiménez and Linares between Sagárnaga and Av Mariscal Santa Cruz, amid lively tourist artesanías (stores…
Salar de Uyuni
Bolivia
The world's largest salt flat sits at a lofty 3653m (11,985ft) and blankets an amazing 12,000 sq km (4633 sq miles). It was part of a prehistoric salt…
Dinosaur Tracks
Bolivia
As you might have guessed from the dinosaur figure in the plaza or the dinosaur head sticking out of city hall, Torotoro has become synonymous with…
Museo Nacional del Arte
La Paz
This colonial building was constructed in 1775 of pink sandstone and has been restored to its original grandeur, in mestizo (mixed) baroque and Andino…
Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos
La Paz
Fans of Bolivia’s lovely traditional weaving consider this small textile museum a must-see. Examples of the country’s finest traditional textiles …
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Best Things to Do
Bolivia offers intrepid visitors the most authentic travel experiences from urban explorations to wildlife excursions. Here are Bolivia’s best travel…
Read articleThings to Know
Bolivia is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes on the whole continent, but exploring can take some planning. Here's what you need to know.
Read articleTransportation
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.
Read articleVisa Requirements
It's easy to visit Bolivia's sensational national parks, beguiling cities and fascinating indigenous communities. Here's what you need to know about visas.
Read articleMoney 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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ActivitiesThe 17 best things to do in Bolivia, from the dazzling Salar de Uyuni to the Amazon RainforestApr 8, 2022 • 15 min read
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National ParksThe 7 best national parks in Bolivia, from salt flats to steamy junglesMar 7, 2022 • 6 min read
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