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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Tour the epic salt flats of Salar de Uyuni, wake to the sounds of the rainforest in the Parque Nacional Madidi, or walk in the path of the Incas in the Cordillera Real; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Isabel Albiston describes why she loves Bolivia. "My first impressions of la paz are imprinted on my mind: steep narrow streets, piercing blue skies, colourful textiles, popcorn vendors in pigeon-filled squares. what I took to be a parade (people in traditional Andean dress with drums) turned out to be a political protest. i was hooked! In Bolivia, traditional life is interspersed with 21st-century modernity like a mixed-up pack of photographs. It's a country of sublime landscapes, where true adventures are possible in a way that often eludes travelers. The swaths of wildlife-filled forests and the immensity of the mountains always draw me back."
Bolivia Top 10
1. Salar de Uyuni
2. Parque Nacional Madidi
3. Trekking in the Cordillera Real
4. Isla del Sol, Lake Titicaca
5. La Paz Markets
6. Sucre
7. Samaipata
8. Tupiza
9. Wine Tasting near Tarija
10. Tiwanaku
Inside Lonely Planet’s Bolivia Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - politics, history, Indigenous culture, music, wildlife, cuisine
Coverage includes: La Paz, Lake Titicaca, The Cordilleras & Yungas, Southern Altiplano, Central Highlands, South Central Bolivia & the Chaco, Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania, Amazon Basin and more
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