11 Unmissable Experiences In Bolivia

Largely off the international tourist radar, Bolivia offers ample enthralling adventures for the truly intrepid traveler. Packed full of culture and history, the colourful customs of its native inhabitants are proudly on display at every turn. Then there is the spectacular scenery, with countless awe-inspiring landscapes just begging to be explored. Not sure where to start? We have partnered with Intrepid Travel to bring you the 13 captivating Bolivian experiences you simply cannot miss.

Marvel at the magnificent topography of La Paz

The highest (administrative) capital in the world, La Paz rests in a deep valley that suddenly drops away from the windswept high-altitude plains and snow-capped mountains above. It’s a breathtaking sight to behold, best enjoyed from the city’s expansive urban cable car network.

Jump on La Paz’s cable car for an unbeatable view of the city

Get your sorcery fix at the local Witches’ Market

See some curious religious festivities in Copacabana

Set alongside the glistening waters of Lake Titicaca, the quaint lakeside town of Copacabana is a hit with pilgrims who come to bless their automobiles with holy water and endless crates of beer.

Follow in the footsteps of the first Inca

A brief boat ride from Copacabana lies the stunning Isla del Sol, a sacred island where the Inca believed the sun was born. Ancient archeological sites and ice-capped Andean peaks only add to the appeal.

Admire the alien landscapes of Uyuni

As the jewel of Bolivia’s tourism crown, the otherworldly atmosphere of the Salar de Uyuni is bound to impress. Come during the rainy season when the flooded surface creates a dreamy mirror effect.

Check out the incredible vistas of Uyuni

And continue on to the Southwest Circuit

Surrounding the salt flats is the picturesque Southwest Circuit, a barren land of bizarre technicolored lagoons, towering snowy volcanoes, and belching sulfuric geysers.

Flamingos relax in Laguna Colorada, Uyuni

Spot some colorful birdlife

Did we mention these lagoons have a flamboyance of pink flamingos who come to feast on the algae-rich waters?

Brush up on your history in Potosí

The mining town of Potosí was once the economic stalwart of the New World Empire and is a true cornerstone of South American colonial history.

Cerro Rico mountain above Potosi, Bolivia

Wander among the colonial streets of Sucre

Cerro Rico’s riches saw the construction of one of South America’s most picturesque colonial cities, a whitewashed architectural masterpiece which evokes all the grandeur of imperialist excess.

Convent of San Felipe Neri from La Merced Church in Sucre

Venture deep into the jungle

A quick flight from La Paz sees travelers arrive at Rurrenabaque, an Amazonian ecotourism hub known for its steamy jungle treks and wondrous wildlife safaris.

Spot some exotic wildlife

With caymans, turtles, and capybaras galore, the pampas of northern Bolivia boast a plethora of exotic Amazonian animals.

All these incredible experiences and more can be had on an Intrepid tour of Bolivia. Click here for more information.

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